Tension vector diagram [Probably obvious]

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves analyzing the forces acting on a pair of dice hanging from a car's rear view mirror as the car turns left, causing the dice to swing at an angle. The task requires drawing a vector diagram that includes relevant forces such as weight and tension.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the identification of forces acting on the dice, including gravity and tension. There is confusion regarding the correct labeling of forces and the distinction between a vector diagram and a free body diagram.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered clarifications regarding the nature of the forces involved and the correct approach to drawing the diagrams. There is an ongoing exploration of how to accurately represent the forces and their relationships without reaching a definitive conclusion.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the requirements for the vector diagram and the free body diagram, indicating potential misunderstandings about the homework expectations.

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Homework Statement


There is a pair of dice hanging off the rear view mirror of a car, when that car turns left, the die swing to the right at an angle of 30 degrees.
I need to draw a vector diagram, and have attempted 3-4 times, however none seem to be right.
I am to draw and label all relevant forces.
(Weight force.. tension force)

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Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


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That was my last attempt at drawing the image, however.. I'm absolutely clueless on this question.

Help much appreciated :)
 
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The "clueless force" you list is really the resultant force. The dice is only being acted on by the force of gravity and the tension in the wire...
 
So, to label the clueless forces as the resultant force would then make this vector diagram correct?

As I thought, kinda obvious. Brain blocks are an annoyance.

Thank you for your brief help :)
 
If you are looking for the vector addition of the forces that would be correct. If you are looking for the free body diagram then you simply need to show the dice with weight and tension acting in the proper directions.
 

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