Question

A sled is pulled at a constant velocity across a horizontal snow surface. If a force of 100 N is being applied to the sled rope parallel to the ground, what is the force of friction between the sled and the snow?

Answer 1

Answer:

60.18 N

Explanation:

Given that:

The force applied on the sled = 100 N

Suppose, the angle between the sled rope and the ground = 53°

The horizontal force which acts  in the horizontal direction can be expressed as:

$F_x = F \ cos \theta$

$F_x = 100 \ cos (53)$

$F_x = 60.18 \ N$

But if the angle between the sled rope is parallel to the ground. Then, we use an angle on a straight line which is = 180°

$F_x = F \ cos \theta$

$F_x = 100 \ cos (180)$

= 100 × -1

= -100 N