Force - Problem Solving

Question 1

What is the first step in a force problem?

Answer 1

Draw and label a free body diagram

Question 2

What should you do if a force is acting at an angle?

Answer 2

Break it into x- and y- components

Question 3

What should be kept separate when solving for force?

Answer 3

X and y directions

Question 4

What directions are considered positive?

Answer 4

Up and right

Question 5

What directions are considered negative?

Answer 5

Down and left

Question 6

What is the net force if a direction is not accelerating?

Answer 6

0 (equilibrium)

Question 7

What is the equation for net force?

Answer 7

F net = ma