Answer:
Normal force, N = 154.5 N
Explanation:
Given that,
Total mass of the cart, m = 20.4 kg
Angle of inclination, [tex]\theta=26.1^{\circ}[/tex]
Distance moved, d = 20.1 m
The coefficient of kinetic friction between ground and cart is 0.6
The value of acceleration due to gravity, [tex]g=9.8\ m/s^2[/tex]
Let N is the normal force exerted on the cart by the floor. It is given by :
[tex]N=mg-T\ sin\theta[/tex]
[tex]T\ cos\theta=\mu N[/tex]
[tex]T\ cos\theta=\mu (mg-T\ sin\theta)[/tex]
[tex]T\ cos(26.1)=0.6 (20.4\times 9.8-T\ sin(26.1))[/tex]
T = 103.23 N
So, the normal force is :
[tex]N=20.4\times 9.8-103.23\ sin(26.1)[/tex]
N = 154.5 N
So, the normal force exerted on the cart by the floor is 154.5 N. Hence, this is the required solution.