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Could it always be referred to as mg+Fy
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Normal force when on a horizontal surface
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The discussion centers on the concept of normal force in physics, specifically when an object is on a horizontal surface. It is clarified that the normal force cannot simply be expressed as mg + Fy in all contexts. When considering a plane on the surface of the Earth, the normal force is equal to the gravitational force (mg) acting on the object, without additional vertical forces (Fy) unless specified otherwise.
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Students of physics, educators teaching introductory physics concepts, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of forces and motion on horizontal surfaces.