Sketch the graph of Ff(y-axis) vs Fapp(x-axis)

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving the dynamics of a sled being pulled across snow, focusing on forces, friction, and acceleration. The problem includes calculations for acceleration with and without friction, as well as considerations of mass changes and gravitational effects on the moon.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the calculations for acceleration under different conditions, questioning the equations used and the implications of changing mass and gravitational settings. There is also a focus on the graphical representation of frictional force versus applied force.

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Some participants are offering to check the equations used in the calculations, while others are discussing the algebraic approach to the problem. There is an ongoing exploration of the relationships between the variables involved, but no consensus has been reached on the correctness of the initial attempts.

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The original poster has provided specific values and conditions, including the coefficient of static friction and the angle of pull, which are central to the problem. The discussion also touches on hypothetical scenarios, such as changes in mass and gravitational conditions.

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I am pulling my cousin who has a mass of 10kg, geets all bundled up and sits in the sled, which has a mass of 15kg. He yells ready,set,go and I start to pull him across the snow. I am pulling the sled at an angle of 50degrees with respect to the horizontal. Assume that the coefficient of static friction between the sled and the snow is Ms=.2 if I pull him across the snow with a force of 200N, fine the following values.

A) Find the acceleration of my cousin and the sled WITHOUT FRICTION.
B) Find the acceleration of my cousin and the sled WITH FRICTION.
C)If we doubled the mass of the sled and the child, would the acceleration increase, decrease or stay the same?
D)If we go to the moon, where g=1.63m/s^2, and pulled the child across the same surface (just pretend it's snowing on the moon) would the acceleration increase, decrease, or stay the same?
E) skept the graph of Ff(y-axis) vs Fapp(x-axis) until Fapp is 500N.


The Attempt at a Solution



A) 3.7
b) 3.16
c) decrease
D) increase
E) I got a straight line where Ff=18.4N from 0 Fapp to 500 Fapp
 
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I don't know about anyone else, but I'm happy to check your equations, though I don't want to directly check your answer.
 
check my equations i used for each of those? do you want the numbers with them?
 
Doing the algebra is fine. For example (you don't need to use TeX):

[tex]\sum_i F_i = ma = F_1 + F_2 + F_3...[/tex]

whatever those forces may be.
 

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