Confused About Acceleration Vector Direction on Test

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The discussion revolves around a test question regarding the direction of the acceleration vector at different positions. The user expressed uncertainty about their selected answers, which included specific choices for three positions. Other participants confirmed that the user's answers seemed correct, indicating agreement with their selections. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between forces and acceleration in physics. Overall, the responses provided reassurance about the user's understanding of the topic.
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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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