What Is the Normal Force in Newtonian Mechanics? - Physics …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Understanding Normal Forces on Horizontal, Vertical, and …
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 …
Why Does a Book on a Table Have Two Forces Acting on It?
Dec 7, 2007 · This discussion revolves around the concept of forces acting on a book resting on a table, specifically focusing on the gravitational force and the normal force exerted by the table. …
Why is lift perpendicular to the wing? - Physics Forums
Jun 19, 2020 · To determine the perpendicular respect to a chambered airfoil (irregular shape) is harder than using the direction of the approaching non-disturbed airstream. Once the wing is …
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 …
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 …