Physics Flashcards: Explain Force Magnitude And Direction

Study Explain Force Magnitude And Direction in Physics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

State Newton's second law in vector form relating net force and acceleration.

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ANSWER

Fnet=ma\vec{F}_{\text{net}} = m\vec{a}. Vector form shows force and acceleration point the same way.

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A 2.0kg2.0\,\text{kg} object hangs at rest from a single vertical rope. Using g=10m/s2g=10\,\text{m/s}^2, what is the magnitude of the tension force FTF_T in the rope?
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