Introduction to the ModelDescription and AssumptionsThis model is applicable to a point particle (or to a system of objects treated as a point particle located at the system's center of mass) when the external forces are known or needed. It is a subclass of the model Momentum and External Force defined by the constraint dm/dt = 0. Learning ObjectivesStudents will be assumed to understand this model who can: S.I.M. Structure of the ModelCompatible SystemsA single point particle, or a system of constant mass that is treated as a point particle located at the system's center of mass. Relevant InteractionsExternal forces must be understood sufficiently to draw a free body diagram for the system. Internal forces will always cancel from the equations of Newton's 2nd Law for the system and can be neglected. Law of ChangeMathematical Representation Latex |
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\begin{large} \[ \sum \vec{F}^{\rm ext} = m\vec{a} \] \end{large} |
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As with all vector equations, this Law of Interaction should really be understood as three simultaneous equations:
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\begin{large}\[ \sum F^{\rm ext}_{x} = ma_{x}\]
\[ \sum F^{\rm ext}_{y} = ma_{y}\]
\[\sum F^{\rm ext}_{z} = ma_{z}\]\end{large} |
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Diagrammatical RepresentationsRelevant Examples Examples Involving Vector Components Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,vector_components | Examples Involving Normal Force Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,normal_force | Examples Involving Apparent Weight Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,apparent_weight | Examples Involving Tension Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,tension | Examples Involving Inclined Planes Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,inclined_plane | Examples Involving Static Friction Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,static_friction | Examples Involving Kinetic Friction Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,kinetic_friction | Examples Involving Centripetal Acceleration Cloak |
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| falsetrue50trueANDdynamics,centripetal_acceleration | All Examples Using this Model Cloak |
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