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    Acceleration of gravity problem

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    Acceleration of gravity problem

    Homework Statement A(n) 43 kg block is pushed along the ceiling with a constant applied force of 560 N that acts at an angle of 67◦ with the horizontal, as in the figure. The block accelerates to the right at 4.5 m/s2. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . What is the magnitude of the...
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    Distance Question: 11kg Block Sliding Down 24° Frictionless Slope

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    Calculate the tension of the blocks

    Homework Statement Four blocks are on a frictionless horizontal surface. The blocks are connected by massless strings with tensions Ta, Tb, and Tc. Calculate the tension Tc. Answer in units of N. Homework Equations F = ma Fn = mg The Attempt at a Solution Tc1 = 25N Tc2 = 35N
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    Distance Question: 11kg Block Sliding Down 24° Frictionless Slope

    I found Fn = mg = 107.8 I used Force = Fn/tan24 = 242.1227642N then i found a = F/m = 242.1227642N/ 11kg = 22.01116038 m/s^2
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    Distance Question: 11kg Block Sliding Down 24° Frictionless Slope

    Homework Statement A 11 kg block slides down a frictionless slope which is at angle θ = 24◦. Starting from rest, the time to slide down is t = 1.85 s. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . (look at image) What total distance s did the block slide? Answer in units of m. Homework...
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    How Do You Solve the Tension Problem in a Multi-Mass System?

    Tension problem! Homework Statement Consider a force F = 887 N pulling 3 blocks of masses m1 = 9 kg, m2 = 16.9 kg, and m3 = 26.1 kg along a frictionless horizontal surface. The tension of the strings are T1 and T2 (see sketch). The equation of motion of m2 is given by 1. T1 − T2 = m1 a...
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    Acceleration of an Object Hanging from a Rope on a Moving Boxcar

    acceleration question! Homework Statement A 4.9 kg object hangs at one end of a rope that is attached to a support on a railroad boxcar. When the car accelerates to the right, the rope makes an angle of 25◦ with the vertical The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . look at the picture...
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    Solving Force of Elevator on Person: 0.6 kN?

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    Solving Force of Elevator on Person: 0.6 kN?

    lighter, so would is acceleration due to gravity upwards?
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    Solving Force of Elevator on Person: 0.6 kN?

    Homework Statement A person weighing 0.6 kN rides in an elevator that has a downward acceleration of 3 m/s2. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . What is the magnitude of the force of the elevator floor on the person? Answer in units of kN. Homework Equations F = ma The...
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    Box Acceleration with Multiple Forces

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    Box Acceleration with Multiple Forces

    Newton's forces on a box! Homework Statement Two 45 N forces and a 90 N force act on a hanging box as shown in the picture below. Will the box experience acceleration? 1. Yes; upward. 2. No; it is balanced. 3. Unable to determine without the angle. 4. Yes; downward. Homework...