Forces in Two Dimensions
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A
AccelerationThe rate of change of velocity. | |
Actual weightThe gravitational force acting on an object. | |
Angle of reposeThe steepest stable angle at which loose material can remain without sliding. | |
Apparent weightThe support force experienced by an object, usually the normal force. | |
Atwood machineA system of two masses connected by a string passing over a pulley. | |
C
Coefficient of frictionA value describing the frictional interaction between two surfaces. | |
ComponentOne part of a vector acting in a particular direction. | |
Connected objectsObjects whose motions are linked by a string, rope, cable, or other connection. | |
D
DirectionThe orientation in which a vector acts. | |
Driving forceThe unbalanced external force causing a system to accelerate. | |