How Do Forces Affect Motion in Different Scenarios?

In summary: Hints:Remember that tension is a force in the rope, which is also equal to the force pulling on the block. So for the upper block, the force pulling down is equal to its weight, and the force pulling up is the tension in the rope. For the lower block, the force pulling down is twice its weight (since it is accelerating at 2 m/s2), and the force pulling up is also the tension in the rope. Use these relationships and the equations F=ma and Fg=mg to solve for the tension in each rope.
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On takeoff, the combined action of the engines and wings of an airplane exerts an 8000N force on the plane, directed upward at an angle of 65* above the horizontal. The plane rises with constant velocity in the vertical direction while continuing to accelerate in the horizontal direction.
a) What is the weight of the plane ?
b) What is its horizontal acceleration ?
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V (initial)= 0
weight = mass time gravity
weight = 9.8 time mass
acceleration in vertical direction = 0 (constant speed)
F (apply) = 8000 N
From F = ma --> m = F / a
And I stuck at this point !


#2
Two blocks are fastened to the ceiling of an elevator. Each block is 10 kg. The elevator accelerates upward at 2 m/s2 (at the block that close to the ceiling). Find the tension in each rope.
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F (upper) = 100 N
F (lower) = 100 * 2 = 200 N


#3
A 72 kg man stands on a spring scale in an elevator. Starting from rest, the elevator ascends, attaining its maximum speed of 1.2 m/s in .80s. It travels with this constant speed form 5 s, undergoes a uniform negative acceleration for 1.5 s and comes to rest. What does the spring scale registered (a) before the elevator starts to move ? (b) during the first .8 s ? (c) while the elevator is traveling at constant speed ? (d) during the negative acceleration ?
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a) Weight = 72*9.8 = 705.6 N because Fg = m*g
b) From V (intial) = 0 V (final) = 1.2 m/s t = .8 s
so a = 1.5 m/s2.
F = 705.6 + F (that is accelerating) ==> 705.6 + 72 (1.5) = 813.6 N
c) 705.6 N
d) I don't get what is this say "undergoes a uniform negative acceleration for 1.5 s and comes to rest"

Help Please ? Thanks
 
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willingtolearn said:
#1
On takeoff, the combined action of the engines and wings of an airplane exerts an 8000N force on the plane, directed upward at an angle of 65* above the horizontal. The plane rises with constant velocity in the vertical direction while continuing to accelerate in the horizontal direction.
a) What is the weight of the plane ?
b) What is its horizontal acceleration ?
-------------------------------
V (initial)= 0
weight = mass time gravity
weight = 9.8 time mass
acceleration in vertical direction = 0 (constant speed)
F (apply) = 8000 N
From F = ma --> m = F / a
And I stuck at this point !
Hints;
  1. How much force is airplane exerting vertically
  2. How much force is it exerting horizontally
willingtolearn said:
#2
Two blocks are fastened to the ceiling of an elevator. Each block is 10 kg. The elevator accelerates upward at 2 m/s2 (at the block that close to the ceiling). Find the tension in each rope.
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F (upper) = 100 N
F (lower) = 100 * 2 = 200 N
I'm not sure how you've calculated 100N, but it's wrong.
willingtolearn said:
#3
A 72 kg man stands on a spring scale in an elevator. Starting from rest, the elevator ascends, attaining its maximum speed of 1.2 m/s in .80s. It travels with this constant speed form 5 s, undergoes a uniform negative acceleration for 1.5 s and comes to rest. What does the spring scale registered (a) before the elevator starts to move ? (b) during the first .8 s ? (c) while the elevator is traveling at constant speed ? (d) during the negative acceleration ?
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a) Weight = 72*9.8 = 705.6 N because Fg = m*g
b) From V (intial) = 0 V (final) = 1.2 m/s t = .8 s
so a = 1.5 m/s2.
F = 705.6 + F (that is accelerating) ==> 705.6 + 72 (1.5) = 813.6 N
c) 705.6 N
d) I don't get what is this say "undergoes a uniform negative acceleration for 1.5 s and comes to rest"
Answers (a) through (c) are correct. (d) simply means decceleration.
 
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Can you give me some hints for problem 2 please ?
 
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Sorry to bring up an old dead topic but I just got problem 3 for homework. What I did for d:
Find acceleration: a=(0Vf-1.2Vo(top speed of elevator ascending))/1.5time stated = -.8.
Net force = 705.6Normal weight+((72mass)x(-.8acceleration)) = 648N

Any mistakes?
 

Related to How Do Forces Affect Motion in Different Scenarios?

1. What is force?

Force is a physical quantity that describes the strength or power of an object. It can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change direction.

2. How is force measured?

Force is measured using a unit called Newton (N). One Newton is equivalent to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one meter per second squared.

3. What is the relationship between force, scale, and tension?

Force, scale, and tension are all closely related. Force refers to the amount of strength or power applied to an object. Scale is a device that measures force, and tension is the force that is transmitted through a medium, such as a rope or cable.

4. What factors affect tension in a system?

The amount of tension in a system can be affected by various factors, such as the weight of the object, the angle of the rope or cable, and the amount of force applied to the system. Additionally, the length and elasticity of the rope or cable can also impact the tension.

5. How does tension affect an object?

Tension can have different effects on an object depending on the situation. In some cases, tension can cause an object to stretch or deform, while in other cases it can help support or hold an object in place. Tension can also play a crucial role in the stability and balance of a structure.

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