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Analysis of a situation

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A sled slides at constant speed on a slightly inclined snowy slope, pulled by a child exerting a constant pulling force. By listing the forces involved (weight, reaction from the snow, pulling force, friction), explain why the principle of inertia allows us to state that the sum of the forces exerted on the sled is zero. Justify your answer.