What Is the Normal Force in Newtonian Mechanics? - Physics Forums
Oct 25, 2010 · Hi everyone. I just started learning some basic Newtonian mechanics and several questions arose. Hope you could help me with it. Thank you. 1. What exactly constitutes the "normal …
Normal force acting on a ladder lying against a wall
Aug 1, 2010 · The discussion revolves around the concept of normal forces acting on a ladder positioned against a wall, specifically focusing on the definitions and orientations of these forces in …
Why is normal force always perpendicular to the surface?
Mar 18, 2016 · Others clarify that the normal force is defined as the force that acts perpendicular to the surface, and that this definition is crucial for calculations involving forces. A participant suggests that …
G-Force Definition: Acc & Weightlessness • Physics Forums
Sep 22, 2015 · The discussion centers on the definition of g-force and its relationship to weightlessness. Participants clarify that g-force is the acceleration experienced by an object due to non-gravitational …
Understanding Normal Forces on Horizontal, Vertical, and Diagonal ...
Nov 18, 2017 · The discussion revolves around the concept of normal forces acting on objects in contact with horizontal, vertical, and diagonal surfaces. Participants explore how normal forces function in …
Is Any Applied Force Truly a Normal Force? • Physics Forums
Oct 23, 2011 · Another participant emphasizes that the normal force is defined as the force perpendicular to a surface, which pushes back against an applied force, and notes that this …
Normal force reading on a scale -- How and why? - Physics Forums
Oct 10, 2015 · The discussion revolves around the concept of normal force as measured by a bathroom scale, specifically addressing the understanding of what forces are acting on the scale and the object …
Solving Wood Block Force Problem vs Wall: Net Force Calculation
Oct 10, 2013 · The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a wood block pressed against a vertical wall by a force at an angle. Participants are exploring the forces acting on the …
Brake Pedal Force: Approximation - Physics Forums
Mar 12, 2013 · The discussion highlights limitations in defining "normal" braking force due to variations in brake systems, mechanical advantages, and the physical capabilities of drivers. The lack of a …
What Are the Rules for Drawing a Free Body Diagram?
Jul 24, 2014 · Definition/Summary A free-body diagram is a diagram of all the contact and non-contact forces acting directly on a body (in a non-inertial frame, that includes "fictitious" forces). Indirect …