Force F on Mass m at Angle Θ: Acceleration Calculations

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A force F acting on a block of mass m at an angle Θ results in different acceleration scenarios based on the relationship between F sinΘ and mg. If F sinΘ is greater than mg, the normal force becomes zero, leading to specific equations for acceleration. The discussion highlights the incorrectness of simply adding vector components ax and ay due to their directional nature. There is confusion regarding the correct interpretation of the inequalities in the options provided. The consensus indicates that option D is the correct choice, but further clarification on vector addition is needed.
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q) A force F acts on a block of mass m placed on a horizontal smooth surface at an angle Θ with horizontal. Then

(A) If F sinΘ < mg then a = (F + mg) / m

(B) Acceleration = FcosΘ/m where, F > mg cosecΘ

(C) Acceleration = F/m if FsinΘ > mg

(D) If F SinΘ > mg then a = (F + mg) / m

my work
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on drawing the F.B.D we we get..

clearly there will be linear and vertical acceleration as well...
Now if F sinΘ > mg then the Normal force will be 0
=> F sinΘ - mg = may ---- (i)

and, F cosΘ = max ------ (ii)

Adding the two eqns. we get,

F sinΘ + F cosΘ - mg = m (ax + ay)

or, ax + ay = (F - mg) / m

but the correct option is d.

couldn't represent vectors with their notations so please understand
it urselves.

Am i wrong? if yes then where and why?

Thanks in advance...!
 

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None of those answers look right. Are you sure there's not a typo in there? (Check the orientation of the > signs.)

And you can't just add perpendicular vector components, such as ax + ay.
 
why not...?
 
dreamz25 said:
why not...?
They are vectors. Direction counts.
 
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