7.1 Flashcards

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Q

What is an equilibriant?

A

single force that if applied at the same point (equal in magnitude and opposite on direction) that produces equilibrium.

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what is resolution?

A

taking a single force and decomposing it into two forces

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what is the resolution of a vector with horizontal and vertical components?

A

vector f is determined to do something by its FX and FY components

|fx|=|f|cos theta

|fy|=|f|sin theta

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