man pulls a 50kg box at a constant speed across the floor. he applies a 200 N force at an angle of 30 degrees. Sum the forces in the x-direction. What is the value of the frictional force opposing the motion? Sum the forces in the y-direction. What is the value of normal force?

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A man pulls a 50kg box at a constant speed across the floor. he applies a 200 N force at an angle of 30 degrees.

Sum the forces in the x-direction. What is the value of the frictional force opposing the motion?

Sum the forces in the y-direction. What is the value of normal force?

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Mass of box = 50 kg Applied force = 200 NAngle (θ)= 30 degree 

 

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