What is the effect of the horizontal force on the crate connected to a motor?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the horizontal force acting on a crate being pulled by a motor at an angle of 15 degrees with a force of 500N. The horizontal force is determined using the equation 500 cos 15, resulting in a value of 482.96N. Additionally, the effect of this force on the tension in the line connecting the crate to the motor is acknowledged, indicating that it increases tension and facilitates the crate's movement across the floor.

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Homework Statement



1,There is a crate being pulled by a motor along the floor on rollers. The line is at an angle of 15 degrees and is 500N. Calculate the force that is acting horrizontally on the crate?

2, state the effect the force has on the line connecting the crate to the motor.

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1, I calculated the horrizontal by:

500 cos 15 = 482.96N.

is this correct?

2, I am not completely sure what its after for this one.

Increases in tension and pulls the crate across the floor but that's a guess?

Cheers, Joe
 

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