Can the normal force be in vertical direction?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the nature of the normal force and whether it can act in a vertical direction. Participants explore the relationship between normal force and gravitational forces, questioning the conditions under which the normal force can be oriented vertically.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether the normal force can be vertical, suggesting that gravity acts in a horizontal direction.
  • Others argue that the normal force does not necessarily relate to gravity, prompting a clarification of what normal force actually is.
  • There is confusion among participants regarding the definitions of horizontal and vertical forces, with one participant suggesting a mix-up of terms.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are competing views on the direction of gravitational force and its relationship to normal force.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect a misunderstanding of the definitions of horizontal and vertical forces, and there are unresolved assumptions about the nature of normal force in relation to gravity.

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HI,
Can the normal force be in vertical direction ?
 
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ahmed emad said:
HI,
Can the normal force be in vertical direction ?
What do you think and why?
 
I think it's not because gravity act in horizontal direction ,but I posted to confirm my understand
 
ahmed emad said:
I think it's not because gravity act in horizontal direction ,but I posted to confirm my understand
It sounds like you have horizontal and vertical mixed up...

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ahmed emad said:
I think it's not because gravity act in horizontal direction ,but I posted to confirm my understand
Normal force does not necessarily have anything to do with gravity. Do you understand what normal force IS ?
 

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