Careful: The only force of gravity on that mass is mg. (But there's a spring force on it.) So there are three forces acting on that mass.Shukie said:- On the mass above the spring there are two more forces, -2mg and T.
Doc Al said:Careful: The only force of gravity on that mass is mg. (But there's a spring force on it.) So there are three forces acting on that mass.
Yes.Shukie said:Are the forces on the mass above the spring then T and -mg and - kx?
A free body diagram is a graphical representation of all the forces acting on an object. It is used to analyze the motion of an object and determine the net force acting on it.
An Atwood machine is a simple machine consisting of two masses connected by a string or rope that passes over a pulley. It is used to demonstrate principles of force, acceleration, and motion.
The forces acting on an Atwood machine are the tension in the string, the weight of each mass, and the force of gravity.
To draw a free body diagram of an Atwood machine, first identify the two masses and the string connecting them. Then, draw arrows to represent the direction and magnitude of each force acting on each mass, including tension, weight, and gravity. Label each force accordingly.
The mass difference between the two masses in an Atwood machine affects the acceleration of the system. The greater the mass difference, the greater the acceleration. This is because the net force on the system is equal to the difference in weight between the two masses.