Will the man and woman walking on different surfaces slip due to friction?

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Homework Statement


F a man and a woman walk on a surface horizontally and create an 80° angle and 1000N ground reaction force on their leg. If the friction coefficient of the carpet is μ=0.55, and friction coefficient of a tiled floor, μ=0.18 will they slip? Show working to your answer. Can someone please help me with this many thanks!

Homework Equations


Will they slip? prove your answer.[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


mgsin(80)=1000N
Ff=μN
1000x0.55
Ff=550Nsecond: mgsin(80)=1000
1000x0.18

=180N

There is less friction on the tiled floor therefore the person walking on it will slip.
 
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Yes l have. The diagram l drew shows a force of 1000N being exerted diagonal against the floor, but I'm not 100% convinced this is the solution.