How Do You Experience Weightlessness on a Slope?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of experiencing weightlessness on a slope, exploring the relationship between gravitational acceleration and gravitational field strength. The original poster expresses confusion regarding the theoretical implications of weightlessness in this context.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to relate weightlessness to gravitational equations and questions how this applies specifically on a slope. There is also a concern about how to present a diagram relevant to the problem.

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Some participants have provided guidance on how to format the post for better assistance, indicating that the original poster may need to clarify their question further. The discussion is ongoing with no explicit consensus reached yet.

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There is mention of a diagram that is necessary for understanding the problem, but the original poster is unsure how to share it effectively. Additionally, there are concerns about using attachments for sharing information.

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Okay the problem statement is in a word document because I had to include a diagram. Please check it out.


okay to experiece weightlessness, I know that acceleration due to gravity has to equal gravitational field strength. What bothers me is how do you experience weightlessness when there on a slope? relevant equations may be W=mg and perhaps a=gsintheta.

Im really not sure where to start this question as it is a theory question
 

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TyErd, you will have much better luck getting help if you use the template given to you when you created the post -- and you will have even better luck if you do not use attachments. I, for one, never open Microsoft Word attachments. There is just too much risk of my computer getting hosed by a virus.
 


then how do i put up a diagram?
 


TyErd said:
then how do i put up a diagram?

When you reply, use the 'Go Advanced' button. This will pull up the Advanced Text Editor. It has a little paperclip icon that will allow you to upload an image.
 

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