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The Normal Force of a Sled

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A 16.5 kg sled is being pulled across a horizontal surface at a constant velocity. The pulling force has a magnitude of 85.5 N and is directed at an angle of 30.0° above the horizontal. Determine the coefficient of kinetic friction.

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