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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?
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State what a free-body diagram should never include. [1 point]
What is q2?
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A 40.40. N picture hangs at rest from a single vertical cord. State the tension in the cord. [1 point]
What are not resolving angled forces?
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A diagonal force must be split into perpendicular components before applying Fx=0\sum F_x = 0 and Fy=0\sum F_y = 0; using its full magnitude on one axis is wrong.

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