Net Force given mass, force, angle.

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Start date Mar 3, 2012
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To find the net force given the angle of the applied force, mass, and force magnitude, it is essential to use a free body diagram. The vertical component of the force can be calculated using F*sin(theta), while the horizontal component is found using F*cos(theta). The net force can then be determined by combining these components, applying Newton's second law, F=ma. Understanding how to decompose forces into their components is crucial for solving problems involving angles. This method effectively integrates the angle into the force calculations.

Mar 3, 2012

marvolo1300

How would I find the net force given the angle of the applied force, the mass, and the magnitude of the force?

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F=ma

I need to fit an angle in that equation somehow.

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Mar 3, 2012

marvolo1300

I solved it. Basically, you need to draw a free body diagram. Where the vertical component of the force is F*sin(theta) and the horizontal is F*cos(theta)

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