Understanding the Magnitude of T in Free Body Forces

In summary, the question is asking for the magnitude of the horizontal component of vector T and how it differs from the magnitude of vector T itself. The horizontal component refers to the quantity of T in the x direction, while the magnitude of T is its overall quantity in the direction of the vector.
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I)State the magnitude of the horizontal component of T
II)Calculate the magnitude of T

That was the question but i don't know what the difference between the magnitude of the horizontal component of T and the magnitude of T is :( could someone shed some light on this? xD

It's question 5 on the sheet attached btw

Thanks in advance :D
 

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Hi, Scippi, welcome to the Forums! I can't open your file, but T is a vector, inclined at some angle. Do you know how to calculate the horizontal component of a vector? The magnitude of this horizontal component is its quantity in the x direction, whereas the magnitude of T is its quantity in the direction of that vector.
 
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Hey, sorry for not replying, I completely forgot about this thread. Thank you for the help! :D
 

Related to Understanding the Magnitude of T in Free Body Forces

What is a free body force?

A free body force is a force that acts on a body independently from other forces. It is also known as an external force and can be caused by gravity, friction, or applied forces.

How do you calculate free body forces?

To calculate free body forces, you need to first identify all the forces acting on the body, including weight, normal force, friction, and any applied forces. Then, using Newton's Second Law of Motion, F=ma, you can calculate the net force and its direction on the body.

What is the difference between free body force and contact force?

A free body force is an external force that acts on a body without being in direct contact with it, while a contact force is a force that results from direct physical contact between two objects. Examples of contact forces include tension, compression, and normal force.

How do free body forces affect an object's motion?

Free body forces can affect an object's motion by changing its velocity or direction. If the net force on an object is non-zero, it will accelerate in the direction of the net force. If the net force is zero, the object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.

Can free body forces be negative?

Yes, free body forces can be negative. This indicates that the force is acting in the opposite direction to its positive value. For example, a force of -10N would act in the opposite direction of a force of 10N.

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