What forces affect a lawnmower being pushed at a constant speed?

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5 A man pushes a lawnmower of mass 20 kg at a
constant speed with a force of 100 N directed along
the handle, which is at 35° to the horizontal.
a What is the horizontal retarding force on the
mower?
b What is the perpendicular reaction of the ground on
the mower?
 
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i don't know
but i tried w=mg
then i applied wsin35
but it was incoorect
 
Resolve the force the man applies along the axes. What are the other forces acting on the mower?