Physics 206 Example Problems Newton's Laws of Motion
Physics 206 Example Problems Newton's Laws of Motion
Physics 206 Example Problems Newton's Laws of Motion
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Applying the second law in the x-direction gives,<br />
T sinθ = m ax<br />
T sinθ<br />
ax =<br />
m = ( m gE/cosθ) sinθ<br />
= gE tanθ<br />
m<br />
So, measuring the angle θ allows for a determination <strong>of</strong> the acceleration <strong>of</strong> the vehicle.<br />
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