A lawn mower with a 45 degree handle is pushed a constant velocity. The person pushes downward with 120N in line with the handle. What is the force of friction between the mower and the ground?
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There are two forces acting on the lawn mower: the force of gravity (which we can assume is acting straight down) and the force of the person pushing the mower (which we know is acting at a 45 degree angle to the handle). Show more…
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