A man pushes a 2.0 kg broom at constant speed across the floor. The broom handle makes a 50 degree angle with the floor. He pushes the broom with a 5.0 N force.
a.) Sum of the forces in the y-direction. What is the value of the normal force?
b.) Sum of the forces in the x-direction. What is the value of the frictional force opposing the motion?
c.) If the frictional force were suddenly reduced to zero, what would happen to the broom?