Answer:
f = 106.3 N
Explanation:
The force applied on the sled must be equal to the static frictional force to move the sled:
Tension Force Horizontal Component = Static Frictional Force
[tex]TCos\theta = \mu W\\TCos\theta = \mu mg[/tex]
where,
T = Tension = 120 N
θ = angle of rope = 37°
μ = coefficient of static friction = ?
m = mass of children plus sled = 55 kg
g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s²
Therefore,
[tex](120\ N)Cos\ 37^o = \mu (55\ kg)(9.81\ m/s^2)\\\\\mu = \frac{95.84\ N}{(55\ kg)(9.81\ m/s^2)}\\\\\mu = 0.18[/tex]
Now, the static friction acting on the mother will be:
[tex]f = \mu mg = (0.18)(61\ kg)(9.81\ m/s^2)\\[/tex]
f = 106.3 N
