Question: A barge is being pulled through a canal by two horses, as shown in Figure 2.27a. If each horse applies a force of 5000 N,

A barge is being pulled through a canal by two horses, as shown in

Figure 2.27a. If each horse applies a force of 5000 N, determine the frictional

force applied by the water as the barge moves to the right at a constant speed.

the answer should be 7.7 x 103 N [left].

but I don't know how to find it all I got was Fx1=3831 N for one horse and the same for the other. I also got Fy for both horses which is 3214 N

the equation that I used to find Ff is Fx1+Fx2-Ff=ma

i don't know how to go on from there!

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