2.5 Notes check

What does C.O.M stand for in the context of orbiting masses?

• Center of Motion

• Center of Mass

• Center of Momentum

• Center of Magnetism

In a system of orbiting masses, what is typically located at the C.O.M?

• The heaviest object

• The lightest object

• The point where gravitational forces balance

• The point of maximum velocity

Which law is applied to solve for acceleration in a system with no friction?

• Newton's first law

• Newton's second law

• Newton's third law

• Law of universal gravitation

What does FBD stand for in physics?

• Free Body Diagram

• Force Balance Diagram

• Frictional Body Diagram

• Force Body Diagram

In the context of the given diagram, what does the symbol $F_N$ represent?

• Normal Force

• Tension Force

• Gravitational Force

• Frictional Force

What is the first step in solving for tension when there is no friction?

• Apply Newton's second law

• Calculate gravitational force

• Determine the coefficient of friction

• Measure the angle of inclination

How do you solve for acceleration in the context of tension with no friction?

• (F_TCosθ - F_T)/m = a

• (F_TSinθ - F_N)/m = a

• (F_N - Mg)/m = a

• (Mg - F_TCosθ)/m = a

What does the equation ΣF_x = F_TCosθ - F_T = ma represent in the context of tension?

• The net force in the x-direction

• The gravitational force

• The normal force

• The frictional force

What law is applied when solving for tension in a system with no friction?

• Newton's first law

• Newton's second law

• Newton's third law

• Law of universal gravitation

• Force

• Mass

• Acceleration

• Velocity