Answer:
[tex]f = 556.4 N[/tex]
Explanation:
Mass of the losing player with its all equipment is given as
M = 86 kg
Net force applied on him by another player is given as
F = 780 N
also we know that acceleration of the losing player is given as
[tex]a = 2.6 m/s^2[/tex]
now by Newton's 2nd law we will have
[tex]F - f = ma[/tex]
[tex]780 - f = 86(2.6)[/tex]
[tex]780 - f = 223.6 [/tex]
[tex]f = 556.4 N[/tex]