Statics

Which way is the object moving?

• it's either not moving or moving at a constant speed due to balanced forces

• to the right

• to the bottom

• up

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A Newton is a unit of...

• force

• inertia

• acceleration

• velocity

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Branch of mechanics which studies forces on an object in static equilibrium

• Statics

• Dynamics

• Kinematics

• Mechanics

How many forces are acting on the 10 kg box? Select all that apply

• weight (w)

• Normal force (Fn)

• Tension 1 (T1)

• Tension 2 (T2)

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This free body diagram represents all the forces acting on a hanging object ( without x and y components)

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This free body diagram represents the x and y components of both tensions and weight

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A cable with a tension of 850 N at 60° will have a y-component equal to:

• 425 N

• -38.56 N

• 736.12 N

• 45.96 N

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Look at the free body diagram, how would you write "Forces right=forces left"

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Branch of mechanics which studies forces on an object in static equilibrium

• Statics

• Dynamics

• Kinematics

• Mechanics

What is the primary focus of statics in physics?

• Motion of objects

• Forces in equilibrium

• Energy transformations

• Wave propagation