Physics, Net Force

Question

A child is pulling a wagon by the handle. This force is applied through the handle and acts on the wagon at an angle of 35° above horizontal. If the normal force on the wagon is 85.6N and the coefficient of kinetic friction is .45. Calculate the kinetic friction force acting on the wagon.

 

Any help would be much appericated! Thank you

Answer 1

Claire,

 

Please take a look at a solution to a very similar problem posted at

 

https://www.wyzant.com/resources/answers/256749/physics_force_question_pt_2_please_help

 

It is solved the same way.