Solving problems with forces Flashcards by Paige Nicholson

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Step 1

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Draw a free body diagram

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Step 1a

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Break angled forces into components, if necessary

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Step 2

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Write two equations, one for Newton’s second law in each direction.
(Up forces) - (down forces) = ma
(Left forces)-(right forces) = ma

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