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:
[tex]F_x = F \ cos \theta[/tex]
[tex]F_x = 100 \ cos (53)[/tex]
[tex]F_x = 60.18 \ N[/tex]
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°
[tex]F_x = F \ cos \theta[/tex]
[tex]F_x = 100 \ cos (180)[/tex]
= 100 × -1
= -100 N
