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Mechanics: Forces and Newton's Laws
Quick questions on Equilibrium and free-body diagrams - Regents Physics forces
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What is q1?Show answer
State what a free-body diagram should never include. [1 point]
What is q2?Show answer
A N picture hangs at rest from a single vertical cord. State the tension in the cord. [1 point]
What are not resolving angled forces?Show answer
A diagonal force must be split into perpendicular components before applying and ; using its full magnitude on one axis is wrong.
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