1. a) Beta convinces Alpha to drag their ice-fishing shack to a new location by pulling it with ropes. Alpha applies a force of 150 N [175 ̊] on one rope and Beta applies a force of 175 N [190 ̊] on another rope. What is the net force applied to the shack by Alpha and Beta? Assume the ice is frictionless. Show all work. b)The next day, Alpha decides to move the shack back to its original location. Alpha (having had a nutritious breakfast) is able to pull the 1800 kg shack at a constant velocity with a force of 190 N. Calculate the coefficient of friction between the shack and the ice. Show all work.

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1. a) Beta convinces Alpha to drag their ice-fishing shack to a new location by pulling it
with ropes. Alpha applies a force of 150 N [175 ̊] on one rope and Beta applies a
force of 175 N [190 ̊] on another rope. What is the net force applied to the shack
by Alpha and Beta? Assume the ice is frictionless. Show all work.

b)The next day, Alpha decides to move the shack back to its original location. Alpha
(having had a nutritious breakfast) is able to pull the 1800 kg shack at a constant
velocity with a force of 190 N. Calculate the coefficient of friction between the
shack and the ice. Show all work.

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