Skier velocity and friction problem

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The problem involves a skier being pulled up a 30° slope at a constant velocity, with a mass of 53.0 kg and a coefficient of kinetic friction of 0.190. To find the force exerted by the tow bar, it's essential to analyze the forces acting on the skier, including gravitational force, normal force, and frictional force. Since the skier moves at constant velocity, the net force is zero, allowing for the application of Newton's Second Law. A force-body diagram can help visualize the forces involved, and using trigonometric components will clarify the calculations. Understanding the role of friction is crucial for determining the total force exerted by the tow bar.
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a skier is pulled up a slope at a constant velocity by a tow bar. The slope is inclined at 30.0° with respect to the horizontal. The force applied to the skier by the tow bar is parallel to the slope. The skier's mass is 53.0 kg, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the skis and the snow is 0.190. Find the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier.

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since i know the slope is the acceleration i believe.
couldn't i just solve for acceleration, and maybe get more parts of the picture through trig from vector components?

I'm not sure how to use the friction though.
is there an equation that will help?
 
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"a skier is pulled up a slope at a constant velocity"

draw a force-body diagram and evaluate your forces and how you can solve for F.

visit my blog if you need examples.
 
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Begin by defining a coordinate system (where you would like to place the x-axis), and tell me the forces that act in the x and y directions by using Newton's Second Law.
 
What rocophysics means is that since there is constant velocity, all forces should add to zero.
 

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