A rotary power plow is used to remove snow from a level

Chapter 14, Problem 14.61

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A rotary power plow is used to remove snow from a level section of railroad track. The plow car is placed ahead of an engine which propels it at a constant speed of 20 km/h. The plow car clears 160 Mg of snow per minute, projecting it in the direction shown with a velocity of 12 m/s relative to the plow car. Neglecting friction, determine (a) the force exerted by the engine on the plow car, (b) the lateral force exerted by the track on the plow.

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