Determining Coefficient of Friction for a Sliding Toboggan on a Slope

In summary, to solve the problem of finding the coefficient of friction for a 10.0kg toboggan sliding down a hill with a slope of 15.0 degrees and maintaining a constant velocity, one must first draw a force diagram and identify all the forces acting on the object.
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Homework Statement


A 10.0kg toboggan is sliding down a hill with a slope of 15.0 degrees. If it is maintaining a constant velocity, what is the coefficent of friction?


Homework Equations


Fnet=ma
Fg=mg
Ffkinetic=mewFnormal i think
Ffstatic=mewFN


The Attempt at a Solution


like I am soo lost i don't know where to begin, my teacher said make an x component and a y component but still it doesn't help me :(
 
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RajNijhar said:

Homework Statement


A 10.0kg toboggan is sliding down a hill with a slope of 15.0 degrees. If it is maintaining a constant velocity, what is the coefficent of friction?


Homework Equations


Fnet=ma
Fg=mg
Ffkinetic=mewFnormal i think
Ffstatic=mewFN


The Attempt at a Solution


like I am soo lost i don't know where to begin, my teacher said make an x component and a y component but still it doesn't help me :(

Problems like this almost always start by drawing a force diagram, and thinking about what are all the forces that act on the object. So start by doing that.
 

FAQ: Determining Coefficient of Friction for a Sliding Toboggan on a Slope

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