Q1: A 200 N force ( F ) is used to stabilize a system of pulleys within an industry’s weighing station. The system’s weighing receptacle is filled with a quantity of liquid that results in 150 N of force exerted in the vertical direction. If the pulley to the right is at a 20o angleContinue reading “STATIC EQUILIBRIUM: Concurrent Force Systems”
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AP PHYSICS: Finding The Equilibrant Vector
An equilibrant vector is a vector that is the exact opposite of some other vector in both magnitude and direction. The simplest example of an equilibrant vector involves a single vector paired with its opposite: If the vector pair above represents two opposing forces, the net effect of being paired together is a cancellation thatContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Finding The Equilibrant Vector”
AP PHYSICS: Vector Components
Q: A projectile flies with a velocity of 750 km per hour at a 300 angle south of east: What is the magnitude of the eastward component of motion? A: The projectile is moving both eastward and south simultaneously. The eastward component of motion is determined by using an appropriate trigonometric function that relates theContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Vector Components”
AP PHYSICS: Vector Components
When vectors are oriented away from the ( x ) and ( y ) axes, they can be evaluated using ( x ) and ( y ) components. These components can be linked together in a tip-to-tail fashion which yields the same results as the primary vector in question: It is useful to imagine theContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Vector Components”
AP PHYSICS: Vector Addition and Subtraction
A scalar quantity is one that is dimensionless in terms of direction and is expressed in terms that communicate their magnitude. Energy and time are two great examples of such. On the other hand, there are vectors. Unlike scalar quantities, vectors possess both magnitude and direction. For example, an object can be considered to travelContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Vector Addition and Subtraction”
AP PHYSICS: Trigonometry and Vector Components
Q: A charged species traveling at a constant velocity ( v ) through a magnetic field ( B ) will experience a force if the direction of motion is at a 900 angle with the B-field. How can trigonometry be used to quantify this phenomena? A: The magnetic force ( Fm ) on the chargedContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Trigonometry and Vector Components”
FORCE AND ACCELERATION: Net Force Exerted on a Ring
Q: How may we determine the net force ( F ) exerted on the ring below? A: We must first reduce the F1 and F2 vectors into their x/y-components: The F1y and F2y components of F1 and F2 oppose the motion of F3. The net force in the y-direction is as follows: Fnety = F2yContinue reading “FORCE AND ACCELERATION: Net Force Exerted on a Ring”
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