Answer: Friction (Fk) = 46.2N.
Explanation: In the attachment, there is the drawing of the forces acting on the skiing person. As the person is in movement, the formula to calculate the friction is Fk = μk.N, where μk is the coefficient of kinetic friction and N is normal force. Normal force is the force necessary to keep a person "above" the ground. To find the normal force as suggested, we use the representation of the forces in the attachment. With it, it's shown that to calculate N:
cos 15° = [tex]\frac{N}{Fg}[/tex]
N = Fg·cos 15°
N = 608·(-0.76)
N = - 461.9N
Now, with N and knowing the coefficient, which can be found in Physics Text Books and it is 0.1, we have:
Fk = 0.1·(-461.9)
Fk = - 46.2N
The friction is negative because it is pointing to the opposite side of the reference.
