For this case, the first thing we must do is define a reference system.
Suppose that the positive direction of the reference system is upward.
We have that the sum of forces in the vertical axis is given by:
Fy = Fp - Fg
Substituting values:
Fy = 5500 - 6000
Fy = - 500
The negative sign means that the direction of the force with respect to the defined coordinate system is downward.
Answer:
The net force is:
↓ 500N
Answer:
The forces creating the net force must lie in the same direction.
Explanation:
newton's second law states that the net force acting on the body is equal to the product of mass and the acceleration of the body.
If there are several forces acting on the body in different directions, then we have to find teh net force by using the vector sum and then find the acceleration.
It is not necessary that all the forces acting in the same direction.
if they are in different directions then we have to find the net force by t=using the formula for the vector sum.
