Mechanics: Vectors and Forces in Two-Dimensions
Vectors and Forces in 2-D: Audio Guided Solution
Problem 7:
Lee Mealone is sledding with his friends. Disgruntled by a coarse comment, he decides to separate from the group. He momentarily exerts a 31 N force on the rope which is attached to his 2.5-kg sled. The rope makes an angle of 22° with the nearly frictionless surface. Use the structure provided below to determine the net force on and acceleration of the sled.
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Fx: 28.74 N
Fy: 11.61 N
Fgrav: 24.5 N
Fnorm: 12.89 N
Fnet: 29 N, right
a: 11 m/s/s, right (rounded from 11.497 m/s/s)
Fy: 11.61 N
Fgrav: 24.5 N
Fnorm: 12.89 N
Fnet: 29 N, right
a: 11 m/s/s, right (rounded from 11.497 m/s/s)
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