Calculating Forces on a Block with Attached String

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A block weighing 3.0N is at rest on a horizontal surface with a 1.0N upward force applied via an attached vertical string. The net force acting on the block is calculated by subtracting the upward tension from the weight, resulting in a downward force of 2.0N on the horizontal surface. The discussion confirms that the attached string is likely connected to the top of the block and a ceiling. Additionally, there is a query about converting Newtons to pounds, but no specific conversion details are provided. The main focus remains on understanding the forces acting on the block.
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A block with a weight of 3.0N is at rest on a horizontal surface. A 1.0N upward force is being applied to the block by means of an attached vertical string. What are the magnitude and the direction of the force of the block on the horizontal surface? I was wondering what it meant by the attached vertical string, is the string attached to the top of the block and then to a ceiling?
 
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mike_24 said:
I was wondering what it meant by the attached vertical string, is the string attached to the top of the block and then to a ceiling?

Yes, that makes sense.
 
This seems like a very easy problem, if I'm approaching it properly. You would have your 3.0N down as your mg and the T would be 1.0N up. Would that mean that the megnitude would be 2.0N downward as a final answer?
 
Newtons to Pounds

I was just wondering how you convert Newtons to pounds
If anyone knows this it would be muchly appreciated
Thanks
 
mike_24 said:
This seems like a very easy problem, if I'm approaching it properly. You would have your 3.0N down as your mg and the T would be 1.0N up. Would that mean that the megnitude would be 2.0N downward as a final answer?

Yes, that is the correct answer.

Sadly, I can't help about the conversion question, but I'm 100% sure that you could google-up an answer in any time.
 

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