A 22 kg suitcase is being pulled with constant speed by a handle that is at an angle of 25 ∘ above the horizontal.

Question

If the normal force exerted on the suitcase is 180 N , what is the force F applied to the handle?

Answer 1

N = normal force = 180 N

F = applied force = ?

m = mass = 22 kg

g = acceleration of gravity = 9.8 m/s^2

N + Fsin(25 deg) = mg

F = (mg - N) / sin(25 deg)

Plug in the numbers for m, g, and N, and get your answer in newtons.