A sledge loaded with bricks has a total mass of 17.6 kg and is pulled at constant speed by a ropeinclined at 20.9° above thehorizontal. The sledge moves a distance of 19.3 m on a horizontal surface. The coefficient ofkinetic friction between the sledge and surface is 0.500.
(a) What is the tension in therope? in N
(b) How much work is done by the rope on the sledge? inkJ
(c) What is the mechanical energy lost due to friction? inkJ