A gardener pushes a lawnmower with a force of 1000 N directed along its handle which makes an angle of 60º with the ground in order for it to move at a constant velocity. You are required to calculate the following:
a. The component of this force which is directed horizontally, H, in order to overcome the frictional forces and maintain a constant velocity, and,
b. the component of the force which is directed vertically downwards, V .
Solution:Use the method of components:
