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The direction of forces in statics problem

I was always confused on how we define the directions of the forces in equilibrium problems. Let's say I have a simple structure: In this case, I assumed that Ray and Rcy are pointing up to counter …
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Finding the friction before slipping [closed]

There is a string that is attached to a bar as shown below in the picture. What is the coefficient friction between the bar and floor before bar starts slipping. I have chosen a pivot point about …
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The acceleration of the centre of mass [closed]

Given two balls that are thrown straight up in the air at a speed of $40 \:\mathrm{m/s}$, $0.10 \:\mathrm{s}$ apart. One ball is twice the mass of the other. The heavier ball is thrown second. I …
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The formula for the kinetic friction on inclined surface

I'm confused about the formula for the force of friction on inclined surface. It says that $f$ (force of friction) = $\mu N$ (where $\mu$ is the coefficient of the friction). Is: $$f = mg\cos(a)\m …
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The distance between the two packages [closed]

A package is dropped form an airplane travelling horizontally at constant speed. Friction is negligible. One second later a second package is dropped. a) THe distance between the two packages will r …
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Work and energy question

An athlete picks up a $20.0\,\mathrm{kg}$ sandbag from the ground and throws t straight up in the air. It leaves her hands $1.50\,\mathrm{m}$ above the ground and reaches a height of $7.00\,\mathrm{ …
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