The discussion centers on calculating the car's acceleration using Newton's laws, specifically in the context of a fuzzy dice with a mass of 0.2 kg hanging from the rearview mirror. When the car accelerates, the dice makes a 25-degree angle, indicating the presence of forces acting on it. Participants emphasize the importance of drawing a Free Body Diagram to visualize the forces: gravitational force, tension, and normal force. The correct application of Newton's second law, F=ma, is essential for solving the problem.
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The first thing to do is ...piercegirl said:Homework Statement
You have a fuzzy dice with mass .2kg hanging from the rear view mirror. When you step on the gas the dice makes an angle of 25 degrees. what is car's acceleration?
Homework Equations
F=ma...?
Fr=mac..?
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm really not sure where to start. I would need first find force, correct?