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    How coordinate system choice affects tension force calculations

    Homework Statement Homework Equations F=ma vi=vf + at The Attempt at a Solution If i was to define upward as positive y direction, would the answer be = -881 pounds (btw why is the answer in the image in Newtons?) and because i defined upward as +y would ƩF = T - w? where w = mg.
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    Why does the normal force point away from the surface?

    Aha yeah sorry that's what happens when you take chemistry and physics at the same time. My brains fried, time to take a breather X.X. Thanks Guys!
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    Why does the normal force point away from the surface?

    Wow thanks guys! Lol why don't books just say that? All it took was a sentence to clarify. Thanks again!
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    Why does the normal force point away from the surface?

    1. Okay so in a book it says that a normal force is the force a surface exerts on an object so there can be no net charge when the object is at rest (correct me if i am wrong). But when setting up a problem i found in a book, specifically Oman's "How to Solve Physics Problems" they gave me this...
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