Confused About Acceleration Vector Direction on Test

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The discussion centers on determining the direction of the acceleration vector in a physics test scenario. The participant utilized the equation a = gsinθ and the force balance equation ƩF_{y} = N_{1S} - W_{1E} to analyze three positions. The participant's selections included position one as 4, position two as none, and position three as 3. Consensus among respondents confirms the correctness of these choices.

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Homework Statement


This was a question on my test. I had to choose the direction of the acceleration vector for each position. I was wondering if I chose the correct answers.
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Homework Equations



a = gsinθ

ƩF_{y} = N_{1S}( normal force) - W_{1E} ( weight force)

The Attempt at a Solution



for position one I picked 4
for position two I picked none (there was an option for that)
for position three i picked 3
 
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The answers you gave look right to me.
 
Yup, I agree with Villyer, they appear right to me as well. :-)
 

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