Horizontal force Definition and 102 Threads

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    What formula would I use to find the horizontal force?

    Hey guys, I am kind of new to this physics thing, and I need some help. Any advice you can give me is more than welcome. :) 1. An 850 kg (1878 lb) dragster, starting from rest, attains a speed of 27.0 m/s (60.5 mph) in 0.59 s. A. Assume that the driver has a mass of 68 kg. What...
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    How Do You Calculate Horizontal Force and Tension in Physics Problems?

    Q1. A 3.87 kg block is held in equilibrium on an incline by the horizontal force F. The incline makes a 23.6 degree angle with the horizontal. Determine the magnitude of F. Answer in units of N. Q2. The distance between two telephone poles is 48 m. When a 1.36 kg bird lands on the telephone...