Answer to Question #101738 in Mechanics | Relativity for Michaela A Harvey

Question

The figure shows a claw hammer as it pulls a
nail out of a horizontal board. If a force of magnitude 114 N is exerted
horizontally as shown, find the force exerted
by the hammer claws on the nail. (Assume
that the force the hammer exerts on the nail
is parallel to the nail).
Answer in units of N.

Answer 1

$$F_2(0.3)=F_1(0.08\sin{60})$$

$$114(0.3)=F_1(0.08\sin{60})$$

$$F_1=494\ N$$