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Adding Forces summary
The resultant force vector is the vector sum of all other external forces. This can be found graphically by placing the arrows on top of each other or analytically by summing up all horizontal and vertical components.
Bozeman Science
Vector Sum of Forces
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the vector sum of forces can be used to identify the net force on an object. The net force can be used to determine the overall acceleration of the object using Newton's Second Law.
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Calculating Torque and Angle Between Vectors
This content provides a step-by-step solution for calculating the torque on a particle about the origin, given its position vector and an applied force vector, using unit-vector notation. It then demonstrates how to find the angle...
Brian McLogan
Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant vector of two forces
Find the direction and magnitude of the resultant vector of two forces
Brian McLogan
Learn how to subtract two vectors graphically
Learn how to add/subtract vectors. Vectors can be added, subtracted and multiplied. To add or subtract two or more vectors, we simply add each of the corresponding components of the vectors.
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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation | Inverse Square Law and Force Formula
Master Newton’s law of universal gravitation through intuitive explanations, real-world examples, and full vector analysis. Learn how to calculate gravitational force, understand the inverse square law, and apply Newton’s third law in...
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Adding Forces Example 1
Forces are vectors and can be summed together by adding their x, y and z components together. This can be done graphically or analytically. This problems solves this analytically.
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Equivalent Force Couple System example
To find the Equivalent force couple system first find the net force in all 3 directions (x,y and z). Then find the net moment at the point of interest about all 3 axis (x, y and z). Notice to determine what direction is positive about...
Flipping Physics
Introduction to Free Body Diagrams or Force Diagrams
We define and discuss how to draw Free Body Diagrams which are also called Force Diagrams. In addition we define the force normal and the force applied. Force of friction and center of mass are briefly discussed, however, a much more...
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Summing the Forces is Vector Addition
Summing the forces is nothing new, it is vector addition. This video compares summing the forces to graphical vector addition. This video builds off the previous video "A Three Force Example of Newton's 2nd Law with Components” which you...
Schooling Online
Physics Introduction to Statics and Dynamics: Forces and Newton's Laws - Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
All is quiet inside the anthropology and archaeology museum… until Carmen strikes again! This lesson will apply Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion to moving and accelerating objects. Definitions included: Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion, proportional...
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Vector Field
In this video Paul Andersen explains how a vector field shows the distribution of vector quantities. In AP Physics 1 student should be able to map and understand gravitational vector fields. In AP Physics 2 students should be able to map...
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Scalars and Vectors
Mr. Andersen explains the differences between scalar and vectors quantities. He also uses a demonstration to show the importance of vectors and vector addition.
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The Vector Properties of Angular Quantities
In this video Paul Andersen explains how a rotating system will have several quantities; including torque, angular velocity, angular acceleration and angular momentum. Each of these quantities have a vector property that can be...
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Magnetic Force
In this video Paul Andersen explains how a charge particle will experience a magnetic force when it is moving through a magnetic field. The right-hand rule is described as a method for determining the direction of the force. The...
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Force-Time Graph
In this video Paul Andersen explains hot the force-time graph can be used to determine the impulse of an object. Since the impulse and the change in momentum are equivalent the graph can also be used to determine the change in momentum...
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Moments Example 1
To find the moment of a force about a point simply multiply the force by the perpendicular distance from the force vector to the point.
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Newton's Second Law
In this video Paul Andersen explains how Newton's Second Law applies when a net force acts on a body. The net force vector and the acceleration vector will act in the same direction. If an object acts on another object in a system the...
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cross product moment example
Calculating the moment of a force can be quite tricky (especially in 3 dimensions). A good way to solve these problems is to use the cross product noting that *M* = *r* x *F*
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Gravitational Force Equilibrium in a Triangle (Physics Problem & Solution)
Explore this classic gravitation problem where three masses form an equilateral triangle and a fourth mass is placed at the center. Learn how to calculate the mass required for gravitational force balance and why doubling the central...
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GCSE Physics - Vector Diagrams and Resultant Forces #43
This video covers: - How to represent forces with scale diagrams - Finding the resultant force from vectors - How to resolve vectors by splitting them into horizontal and vertical components General info: - Suitable for all GCSE courses...
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Introduction to Vectors and Vector Addition
This video explains the concept of force as a vector quantity with defined direction and magnitude. It demonstrates how forces in opposite directions cancel each other out, and how the parallelogram law of vector addition can be used to...
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Scalar and Vector Quantities and their Consequences on Force
The video discusses the differences between scalar and vector quantities, and how force is a vector quantity. The video also shows examples of vector quantities and how they can be represented by arrows. It also explains how multiple...
Schooling Online
Physics Kinematics: Motion in a Straight Line - Algebraic Vector Addition and Subtraction
Vector Man and the police have no clue about how to interpret Lexi Luthor’s blueprints… This looks like a job for Lotus! This lesson will explain the steps needed to algebraically add and subtract 2D vectors. Definitions included:...