Solving Force of Friction for Homework

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves calculating the force of friction acting on a sled being pulled at a constant velocity across a horizontal surface. The applied force is given, along with its angle relative to the ground.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relevance of converting units and the implications of constant velocity on the forces involved. There is mention of using a free body diagram to visualize the forces acting on the sled.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on interpreting the problem and suggested drawing a free body diagram. There is an indication that understanding is developing, as one participant expresses clarity after receiving feedback.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of all forces being measured in Newtons, which may influence the approach to solving the problem. The original poster expresses confusion about the problem setup and unit conversions.

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Homework Statement



A sled pulled out a constant velocity across a horizontal. If a is a horizontal force of 8.0 x 10^1 N is applied at an angle of 53 degrees in the ground. What is the force of friction between the sled and the snow?

Homework Equations



I convert the N into grams?
and I have to put it into uh well you know one of those sine..


The Attempt at a Solution



well first I'm so confussed with the problem... eek, can someone please guide me through it?
 
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Why were you thinking in converting "N into grams"?
Do you have any ideia how would you calculate the friction force?

The key word in the problem is |constant velocity|.
Draw a free body diagram, it will help, I promiss.
 
One more small tiblite of information, all forces are measured in N.
 
oooh, yeah I got it now. thanks.
 

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