The sled and rider have a total mass M and start from rest at A(b, 0). If the sled descends the smooth slope, which may be approximated by a parabola, determine the normal force that the ground exerts on the sled at the instant it arrives at point B. Neglect the size of the sled and rider.

Transcribed Image Text:

Units Used: KN = 10³ N Given: a = 2 m M = 80 kg b = 10 m 8 = 9.81 m 2 c = 5 m C B b A X