Physics, A2 : Forces (Newtons Law)

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Newtons first law

object will remain at constant velocity unless there are any other external (net forces) acting on it

Newtons second law

Acceleration is directly proportional to the external force, and inversely proportional to its mass
(ΣF = ma)

Newtons third law

All actions have equal, and opposite forces
Eg. Mg = -N
N - normal force is always perpendicular to its surface

Free body diagrams

Free body diagrams consist only of forces, and their directions 
(m, mg, N, T, are examples of forces)

Friction

The force acting opposite to the the external, normal( not up tho) force
due to microscopic roughness of two surfaces, or local adhesion.

Types of friction

Static friction = the friction when the object is at rest(fs =<μs​N)
Dynamic/Kinetic friction = friction when objest is moving(fk​=μk​N)
μ = coefficient

More force needed to make the object move when it is static, than when the object is already moving.

Air resistance(freefall)

As the speed of the falling object increases, so does the friction
when friction force = speed of the falling object, the speed becomes terminal(constant)

Tension

Tension only pulls away from the  object 
When theres one rope, theres one tension
if the pulley is smooth (the object is perfectly stationary on a rope) - tension is the same as its opposite force)

two or more objects with a mass connected by rope(something with tension)

their speed, acceleration is going to be the same, when their mases are combined, as theyre considered as a system.
if the lower mass object doesnt have its own force, it relies on tension(T IS F of lighter object)
Find the net force of each object first, to solve the questions.

Angled forces

angled forces  in the x axis are F cos()
angled forces in y axis are F sin()
Also finding the right angle triangle and using SOHCAHTOA can help