You push against a steamer trunk with a force of 800 N at an angle alpha with the horizontal . The trunk is on a flat floor and the coefficient of static friction between the trunk and floor is 0.55. The mass of the trunk is 87 kg. What is the largest value of alpha that will allow you to move the trunk?

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anonymous · Answer

@surry99

surry99 · Answer

ok, show me your work and I will help

anonymous · Answer

I'm trying to press the "draw" button but it won't let me

surry99 · Answer

try it again...website has issues at times.

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anonymous · Answer

am i doing it right so far?

surry99 · Answer

1) where is the force of friction?
2) you should label each force separately
3) The block rests on the ground

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