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Bdurb
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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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The discussion revolves around a physics problem commonly referred to as the "spiderman problem," which involves analyzing forces acting on a box, particularly focusing on the normal force and the effects of applied directional forces. The subject area includes concepts from mechanics and force analysis.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking
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- Participants discuss the use of trigonometry to model forces and suggest writing out force statements to aid visualization. There is a focus on understanding the relationship between the applied force by "spiderman" and the gravitational force acting on the box. Some participants express uncertainty about the need for calculations and emphasize the importance of breaking forces into components.
Discussion Status
The discussion is active, with participants offering various approaches to understanding the problem. Some guidance has been provided regarding the use of free body diagrams (FBD) and the breakdown of forces into components. Multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored, particularly concerning the role of the normal force and the gravitational force.
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There appears to be some confusion regarding the specific details of the problem, as one participant mentions needing help with a question that is not fully articulated. Additionally, there may be constraints related to homework rules that limit the extent of calculations or methods discussed.
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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jrab
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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
write out a force statement and it should help you visualize it better
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Bdurb
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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?
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jrab
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Bdurb said:
pretty much think using the vertical components to solve
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Bdurb
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Ok now i need help with the question on the bottom of the pic.
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jrab
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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
draw a FBD it will help
remember normal force is perpendicular and gravity is always 90 degrees relative to the ground
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Bdurb
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Thanks man!
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