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P0383

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Block Pulled by an Angled Force

A block of mass $m$ is pulled along a horizontal frictionless floor by a cord that exerts a force of magnitude $F$ at an angle $\theta$ above the horizontal.

  1. What is the magnitude of the block's acceleration?
  2. What is the magnitude of the force $F$ just before the block is lifted completely off the floor?
  3. What is the magnitude of the block's acceleration just before it is lifted completely off the floor?
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P0384

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Forces in an Accelerating Vertical Chain

A chain consists of $N$ links, each of mass $m$. It is lifted vertically with a constant upward acceleration of magnitude $a$. The links are numbered 1 to $N$ from bottom to top. Let $g$ be the acceleration due to gravity.

  1. Find the magnitude of the force $F_{k+1, k}$ on link $k$ from link $k+1$, for any link $k$ where $1 \le k < N$.
  2. Find the magnitude of the external force $F$ on the top link ($N$) lifting the entire chain.
  3. Find the magnitude of the net force $F_{net}$ on any single link.
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P0385

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Lamp Tension in an Accelerating Elevator

A lamp of mass $m$ hangs from a cord in an elevator. The elevator experiences an upward acceleration of magnitude $a$, and the acceleration due to gravity is $g$.

  1. The elevator descends and decelerates, resulting in an upward acceleration of magnitude $a$. If the tension in the cord is $T$, what is the lamp's mass $m$?
  2. What is the cord's tension $T'$ when the elevator ascends with the same upward acceleration of magnitude $a$?
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P0386

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Elevator Cable Tension with Vertical Acceleration

An elevator cab of weight $W$ moves upward.

  1. What is the tension $T_{up}$ in the cable if the cab's speed is increasing at a rate of $a$?
  2. What is the tension $T_{down}$ in the cable if the cab's speed is decreasing at a rate of $a$?
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P0387

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Elevator Tension and Relative Acceleration

An elevator cab and its occupant have a combined mass $M$. The cab is pulled upward by a cable. When an occupant drops a coin, its downward acceleration relative to the cab is measured to be $a_{rel}$. The acceleration due to gravity is $g$.

What is the tension $T$ in the cable?
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P0389

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Force Analysis of a Bosun's Chair

A person and chair of combined mass $M$ are suspended by a massless rope over a massless, frictionless pulley. The system is to rise with an upward acceleration $a$. The rope's free end can be pulled either by the person in the chair or by a co-worker on the ground.

  1. Find the force magnitude, $F_{man}$, with which the person must pull.
  2. Find the force magnitude, $F_{co}$, with which a co-worker must pull.
  3. Find the force magnitude on the ceiling, $F_{ceil,1}$, when the person pulls.
  4. Find the force magnitude on the ceiling, $F_{ceil,2}$, when the co-worker pulls.
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P0392

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Force Equilibrium on a Particle

A particle moves with a constant velocity $\vec{v}$. Three forces, $\vec{F}_1$, $\vec{F}_2$, and $\vec{F}_3$, act on it. The first two forces are given by $\vec{F}_1 = F_{1x}\hat{i} + F_{1y}\hat{j} + F_{1z}\hat{k}$ and $\vec{F}_2 = F_{2x}\hat{i} + F_{2y}\hat{j} + F_{2z}\hat{k}$.

What is the third force, $\vec{F}_3$?
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P0393

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Tension Between Two Blocks with External Forces

Two blocks, with masses $m_A$ and $m_B$, are on a frictionless horizontal surface. They are connected by a string of negligible mass. A force $\vec{F}_A$ acts on block A and a force $\vec{F}_B$ acts on block B. Both forces are directed along the positive x-axis.

What is the tension in the string?
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P0395

Beginner Mechanics › Dynamics

Mass from Two Forces and Acceleration

Two forces with magnitudes $F_1$ and $F_2$ act on a body. The angle between the directions of the two forces is $\theta$. The resulting acceleration of the body has a magnitude of $a$.

What is the mass of the body?
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P0492

Advanced Mechanics › Dynamics

Vertical Throw with Constant Air Resistance

A small ball is thrown vertically upwards. When it returns to the launching point, its speed is 3/4 of the initial speed. Assume the air resistance experienced by the ball during its motion is a constant force. Take $g = 10$ m/s².

  1. Find the ratio of the air resistance to the gravitational force.
  2. Find the ratio of the maximum height reached to the maximum height it would reach in a vacuum.
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