Solve Free Body Diagrams: What to Do?

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The discussion revolves around solving a free body diagram problem involving friction, specifically addressing the coefficient of friction (mu) and the forces acting on an object. Participants emphasize the need for clarity in the question, pointing out that essential details like the type of friction and the forces involved are missing. They suggest separating horizontal and vertical forces and applying Newton's Second Law to find the net force. Additionally, they note that the frictional force can be calculated using the normal force and the coefficient of friction. Ultimately, they estimate the solution to be around 15N in the right direction.
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im having trouble solving this? what do i do with mew? thanks :cry:
 

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The question should really give you more information. Is mu the coefficient of static or kinetic friction? What is F_{1}? I'm assuming F_{2} is the applied force, and F_{1} is the net force. Maybe they want you to find the frictional force? Seriously, this is the worst-written question I've ever seen. Are you sure you included everthing? The way it is, there is no unknown variable. Oh boy...
 
What specifically are you trying to solve. The net force on the object?

If so a good place to start would be to separate your horizontal and vertical forces. Don't forget that you can convert F2 into horizontal and vertical components aswell.

Don't forget Newton's Second Law. The frictional force can be found using the normal force (all required information is given) and the coefficient of friction.

Then you should have everything you need to complete the problem and find the net force acting on the mass.

I rushed through the problem and I didn't have a calculator on hand but I believe the solution should come out to approximately 15N [R].
 
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