Mester Exam 1 11 of 35
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Answer:
1) The block of wood is at rest.
2) Weight and Normal Reaction (see attached diagram).
Explanation:
<u>Assumptions</u>
- The block of wood is a particle (a body whose mass acts at a point, so its dimensions don't matter).
- There are no other external forces involved.
<u>Question 1</u>
"At rest" or "resting" means that the <u>object isn't moving</u>.
Therefore, the block of wood is at rest.
<u>Question 2</u>
Forces that are acting on the block of wood:
- <u>Weight (W)</u>: Due to the particle's mass, m, and the acceleration due to gravity, g: W = mg
(Weight always acts downwards).
- <u>Normal Reaction (R or N)</u>: The reaction from a surface.
(Normal Reaction is always at 90° to the surface).
See attached diagram.
