What happens if the normal reaction force is less than zero?

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why the object will fall of when the normal reaction force is less than zero ? P/s : the normal reaction force is in downward direction...
How if if the normal reaction force is less than zero ? the normal reaction is in upward direction ?

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The track can only push the object away, not pull it towards it.
 
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andrevdh said:
The track can only push the object away, not pull it towards it.
I still don't understand why when the normal reaction force is less than zero , the object will lose contact with the track ?
 
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N is the normal reaction force from the track.
If the object is not pushing against the track
then it lost contact with it!
Which means it is falling.
So if N is upwards, or negative, which is impossible
since it cannot pull the object towards it, then the object
is falling. In the limiting case where it as the ppoint of leaving the
track N = 0. At this point it is "floating" and wants to leave the track
or at the point of falling since the only force on it is gravity or its weight.
 
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andrevdh said:
N is the normal reaction force from the track.
If the object is not pushing against the track
then it lost contact with it!
Which means it is falling.
So if N is upwards, or negative, which is impossible
since it cannot pull the object towards it, then the object
is falling. In the limiting case where it as the ppoint of leaving the
track N = 0. At this point it is "floating" and wants to leave the track
or at the point of falling since the only force on it is gravity or its weight.
If the object is pushing against the track ,the object will surely losing contact with the track right , the object would fall of ?
 
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No, if the object is pushing against the track then it means it is supported by the track.
Just like if you stand on the floor you push against it and it supports you with the normal force.
 
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andrevdh said:
No, if the object is pushing against the track then it means it is supported by the track.
Just like if you stand on the floor you push against it and it supports you with the normal force.
Ok, I think I can understand it...
 
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goldfish9776 said:
Ok, I think I can understand it...
i am able to understand it ...why N is less than zero
 
  • #9
Aayat said:
i am able to understand it ...why N is less than zero
Is that what you meant to post, that you do understand? If so, that's nice, but why are you telling us?
 

Related to What happens if the normal reaction force is less than zero?

1. What is the normal reaction force?

The normal reaction force is the force that acts perpendicular to the surface of an object when it is in contact with another object or surface.

2. How is the normal reaction force measured?

The normal reaction force is measured in units of Newtons (N) using a force meter or scale.

3. What does it mean if the normal reaction force is less than zero?

If the normal reaction force is less than zero, it means that the object is not in contact with another surface or object, and the force acting on it is pulling it away from that surface or object.

4. What are the potential consequences of having a normal reaction force less than zero?

If the normal reaction force is less than zero, the object may be at risk of falling or losing stability. This can also potentially cause damage to the object or surrounding structures.

5. How can the normal reaction force be increased if it is less than zero?

The normal reaction force can be increased by increasing the weight or mass of the object, or by adjusting the angle or surface of contact to increase friction and prevent the object from sliding or falling.

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