A skier is pulled up a slope at a constant velocity by a tow bar. The slope is inclined at 25.9° with respect to the horizontal. The force applied to the skier by the tow bar is parallel to the slope. The skier's mass is 55.3 kg, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the skis and the snow is 0.141. Calculate the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier.
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Let's break it down. The skier is being pulled up the slope at a constant velocity, which means there's no acceleration. That's like trying to chase after the ice cream truck but it's always just out of reach. Frustrating, right?
First, let's find the force of gravity acting on the skier. We can calculate it by multiplying the skier's mass (55.3 kg) by the acceleration due to gravity (which is about 9.8 m/s²). So, the force of gravity is roughly 541.94 N. Gravity always has to make an entrance, doesn't it?
Since the skier is moving at a constant velocity, the force of friction between the skis and the snow must be equal to the force applied by the tow bar. Sneaky, sneaky friction!
Now, let's find the force of friction. We can do that by multiplying the coefficient of kinetic friction (0.141) by the force of gravity (541.94 N). That gives us about 76.47 N of frictional force. Snow, always getting in the way of a good time!
Finally, to find the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier, we add the force of gravity (541.94 N) and the force of friction (76.47 N). This gives us around 618.41 N.
So, the magnitude of the force exerted by the tow bar on the skier is approximately 618.41 N. That's a pretty strong tow bar, I must say! Keep on skiing, my friend!
To calculate the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier, we need to consider the forces acting on the skier.
1. The weight of the skier, acting vertically downward, can be calculated using the formula:
Weight = mass × acceleration due to gravity
Weight = 55.3 kg × 9.8 m/s²
Weight = 540.94 N
2. The normal force, acting perpendicular to the slope, can be determined using the following formula:
Normal force = Weight × cos(angle of inclination)
Normal force = 540.94 N × cos(25.9°)
Normal force = 486.51 N
3. The frictional force, opposing the skier's motion, can be calculated using the following formula:
Frictional force = coefficient of kinetic friction × normal force
Frictional force = 0.141 × 486.51 N
Frictional force = 68.63 N
Since the skier is pulled up the slope at a constant velocity and there is no vertical acceleration, the net force acting parallel to the slope is zero.
4. The force applied by the tow bar can be found by summing up all the forces acting parallel to the slope:
Tow bar force = Frictional force
Tow bar force = 68.63 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier is approximately 68.63 Newtons.
To calculate the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier, we need to consider the forces acting on the skier along the inclined slope.
1. Weight (mg): This is the force a mass exerts due to gravity and acts straight downwards. Its magnitude is given by the equation mg, where m is the mass of the skier and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2).
2. Normal force (N): This is the force exerted by the slope on the skier perpendicular to the slope. Since the skier is on an inclined slope, the normal force is not equal to the skier's weight. It's given by the equation N = mg * cos(θ), where θ is the angle of inclination (25.9° in this case).
3. Force of friction (f): This is the force opposing the motion of the skier along the slope. Its magnitude is given by the equation f = μ * N, where μ is the coefficient of kinetic friction (0.141 in this case) and N is the normal force.
4. Force by the tow bar (T): This is the force applied by the tow bar on the skier parallel to the slope. This force counteracts the force of friction and allows the skier to move at a constant velocity.
Since the velocity is constant, the net force on the skier is zero. Therefore, the force exerted by the tow bar is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of friction. It can be expressed as T = f.
Now, let's calculate the magnitude of the force that the tow bar exerts on the skier:
1. Calculate the normal force:
N = mg * cos(θ)
N = 55.3 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 * cos(25.9°)
2. Calculate the force of friction:
f = μ * N
f = 0.141 * N
3. Calculate the magnitude of the force exerted by the tow bar:
T = f
Plug in the values you calculated earlier for N and f to find the magnitude of the force exerted by the tow bar.
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