Calculating Angle of Fuzzy Dice with Acceleration

  • Thread starter Thread starter Kharmon7814
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Acceleration Dice
Click For Summary
To calculate the angle of fuzzy dice hanging from a rearview mirror during acceleration, the forces acting on the dice must be analyzed. The downward gravitational force (Mg) and the tension force (T) must be resolved into their components, with the horizontal component equal to the mass times acceleration (M(3.54 m/s^2)) and the vertical component balancing the weight (Tsin(theta) = Mg). The equations Tcos(theta) = M(3.54 m/s^2) and Tsin(theta) - Mg = 0 are essential for finding the angle theta. The discussion highlights the need for proper application of trigonometric relationships to derive the angle from the tension components. Understanding these force dynamics is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
Kharmon7814
Messages
7
Reaction score
0
I'm not sure I have enough info but the question goes like this...Fuzzy dice are hanging from a rearview mirror. The car accelerates at 3.54m/s^2 What angle will the dice make with the vertical? I have a force diagram showing of the dice Mg points down. T points up to the right in the 1st quadrant. For the summation of forces I have Fx=Tcos(theta)=M(3.54m/s^2) and Fy=Tsin(Theta)-Mg=0. What am I missing? Not sure how to find theta..Thanks
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Thanks but why does that work. (Where is the Homework forum?)[?] [?]
 
Ambi,

Do me a favor and try using some of the LaTeX code! :)

- Warren
 

Thread 'Magnitude of buoyant force in fluids of different densities'

The book claims the answer is that all the magnitudes are the same because "the gravitational force on the penguin is the same". I'm having trouble understanding this. I thought the buoyant force was equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Weight depends on mass which depends on density. Therefore, due to the differing densities the buoyant force will be different in each case? Is this incorrect?
View full post »

Similar threads

Tangential Acceleration/Tension
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Solving Fuzzy Dice Question: Finding Car Acceleration
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
5K
Newtons laws on car fuzzy dice
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Calculating Angle of Swing for Fuzzy Dice on a Hill
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
7K
Angle of fuzzy dice when moving Just want to check
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Block on top of an inclined plane, with a rough surface, that moves with constant acceleration
  • · Replies 41 ·
2
Replies
41
Views
4K
What Angle Does the String Make with the Vertical While Accelerating?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
6K
Force Acting on Hinge: 2744 N Torque on Beam Homework: Find Force on Hinge
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Uniform Circular Motion of dice
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
A ball is swung in a circular path
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K