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  1. Calculating horizontal acceleration? - Physics Forums

    Mar 2, 2015 · Homework Statement The problem reads: Two forces act on a 5.0 kg block on a friction-less surface. (a) Draw a free-body diagram (b) Determine the magnitude of the normal …

  2. Box on a conveyor belt (friction) - Physics Forums

    Sep 30, 2018 · Homework Statement A 10kg crate is placed on a horizontal conveyor belt. Draw a free-body diagram showing all the forces on the crate if the conveyer belt is speeding …

  3. Normal force acting on a ladder lying against a wall

    Aug 1, 2010 · Hi.. I am just confused normal forces. The definition of normal force is always perpendicular to the surface. But when we draw a free body diagram for a ladder lying against …

  4. Understanding Centripetal Force: Free Body Diagram of a Roller …

    Oct 22, 2015 · So I understand that centripetal force is "center-seeking", however I'm curious as to how this looks on a free body diagram. I know there is no arrow on the FBD representing …

  5. Cable Pulling a Car: Drawing FBD - Physics Forums

    Feb 8, 2010 · Thank you Draw a free-body diagram for the car. Draw the force vectors with their tails at the front bumper of the car. The location and orientation of your vectors will be graded. …

  6. How Do Levers Work? Explained Simply • Physics Forums

    Feb 17, 2018 · The best way to learn how these levers work is by drawing the free-body diagrams yourself and labeling the forces. Presumably you want to analyze these statically, so when …

  7. Learn The Basics of Rolling Motion - Physics Forums

    Sep 28, 2016 · Setting the stage I begin by defining the axis of rotation of a rigid body as the set of all points that are (instantaneously) at rest while all the other points rotate about it with …

  8. Learn How to Create Accurate Free Body Diagrams - Physics Forums

    Nov 9, 2008 · Creating accurate free body diagrams (FBDs) involves understanding the angles and forces acting on an object. The discussion highlights confusion around when to use sine …

  9. Are My Free Body Diagrams Correct? - Physics Forums

    Mar 18, 2013 · Hi to everybody Homework Statement Well I need to identify the forces acting on the bodies using free body diagramas, it´s not necessary to calculate anything, it´s only to …

  10. The Relationship Between Volume and Force in a Sealed Syringe

    Nov 28, 2016 · Possibly a few steps back are in order. If you draw a free body diagram for the piston in the syringe, what is the force required to withdraw the piston in terms of the …