MHB Free Body Diagram Solve Problem: Find Force Normal

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The discussion centers on solving a physics problem involving a free body diagram to find the normal force and frictional force. Participants clarify that the normal force can be expressed as N = f cos(53.1°), while the vertical components involve gravity and friction. There is confusion regarding the direction of the frictional force, with one participant asserting it should be vertical according to the textbook. Ultimately, both parties agree on the equations derived from the free body diagram, despite using different variable notations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately representing forces in both x and y directions in the diagram.
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SOLVE THIS PROBLEM View attachment 3071
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I need the free body diagram because the book solve this problem in this way
the force normsl is n = fcosx
the verticall componente is fsenx = w + miuN
why does the fr is vertical in this case?
 

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It'd be more helpful if you were more clear with your question...or fix the typo's in your sentence.

We have to look at the forces in the $x$ and $y$ direction, which you can find by drawing a free-body diagram.

Acting in the $x$ direction, we have the force of normal, and the force applied by the brush in the $x$ direction.
$$F_x=F_{bx}-F_N$$
$$=F(\cos\left({53.1^{\circ}}\right)-F_N=0$$

Similarly for $y$:
$$F_y=F_{by}-F_f-F_g$$
$$=F(\sin\left({53.1^{\circ}}\right))-F_f-F_g$$

What is your question again? :confused:

EDIT: It seems as though you want clarification of the free-body diagram. The window washer applies a force on the brush that is $53.1$ degrees from the horizontal, which we can break into its constituent $x$ and $y$ vectors. We also have the force of gravity acting downwards, and because the brush is pushed against the wall, we also have the force of normal and friction.
 
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It'd be more helpful if you were more clear with your question...or fix the typo's in your sentence.

We have to look at the forces in the $x$ and $y$ direction, which you can find by drawing a free-body diagram.

Acting in the $x$ direction, we have the force of normal, and the force applied by the brush in the $x$ direction.
$$F_x=F_{bx}-F_N$$
$$=F(\cos\left({53.1^{\circ}}\right)-F_N=0$$

Similarly for $y$:
$$F_y=F_{by}-F_f-F_g$$
$$=F(\sin\left({53.1^{\circ}}\right))-F_f-F_g$$

What is your question again? :confused:

EDIT: It seems as though you want clarification of the free-body diagram. The window washer applies a force on the brush that is $53.1$ degrees from the horizontal, which we can break into its constituent $x$ and $y$ vectors. We also have the force of gravity acting downwards, and because the brush is pushed against the wall, we also have the force of normal and friction.

Yeah I want the drawing or the plot of the free body diagram of the problem That is I required or asked
 
Okay! What do you have on your free body diagram so far? :confused:
 
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Here you are my free body diagram as you see we disagree in x axe because you have f cos53 - fr

The book says that fr must be in the vertical
accordin to book in the horizontal there is only one force f cos53 View attachment 3117
 

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What are you defining "Fr" to be?

Your textbook isn't in disagreement to what I've said.

I said:

$F_x=F_{bx}-F_N$

$F_x$= zero:

$F(\cos\left({53.1^{\circ}}\right)-F_N=0$

So it simplifies to:

$F_N=F(\cos\left({53.1^{\circ}}\right))$

That is what you have in your first post.

I think you are referring to frictional force with $F_r$. I used $F_f$ instead. Your free body looks correct, and our equations are in agreement. We just used different variables :D
 
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