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The discussion focuses on solving the "Spiderman Problem" using trigonometry and force analysis. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the normal force and the gravitational pull acting on the box. Key techniques include breaking down forces into vertical components and utilizing Free Body Diagrams (FBD) to visualize the problem. The conversation highlights that minimal calculations are required, primarily focusing on the relationship between applied forces and gravitational forces.

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  • Understanding of trigonometric functions and their applications
  • Familiarity with Free Body Diagrams (FBD)
  • Knowledge of Newton's Second Law (ma = Fg - Ff)
  • Basic concepts of normal force and gravitational force
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  • Study trigonometric decomposition of forces in physics problems
  • Learn how to effectively create and analyze Free Body Diagrams (FBD)
  • Explore applications of Newton's Second Law in various scenarios
  • Investigate the effects of directional forces on normal force calculations
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ignore the "a 65 kg box..." i just stress myself out to a point where i can't think staight. Can someone explain the spiderman problem to me?
 
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try using trig and angles to model each one

write out a force statement and it should help you visualize it better
 
See, i am almost certain there are very little if any calculations. Basically what is happening to the normal force with "spiderman" applying directional force. It all depends on the amount of force applied by spiderman and the gravitational pull on the box itself correct?
 
Bdurb said:
See, i am almost certain there are very little if any calculations. Basically what is happening to the normal force with "spiderman" applying directional force. It all depends on the amount of force applied by spiderman and the gravitational pull on the box itself correct?

pretty much think using the vertical components to solve
 
Ok now i need help with the question on the bottom of the pic.
 
assuming that fg is pushing the box down then break fg into sin and cosine components like before and solve using ma=Fg-Ff

draw a FBD it will help

remember normal force is perpendicular and gravity is always 90 degrees relative to the ground
 
Thanks man!
 

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