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The only known fundamental forces in nature are all field forces:
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Measuring the Strength of a Force
Because forces are vector quantities, you must use the rules of vector addition to obtain the net force acting on an object.
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5.2 Newton’s First Law and Inertial Frames
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5.5 The Force of Gravity and Weight
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Definition of normal force
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5.7 Some Applications of Newton’s Laws
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EXAMPLE : A Traffic Light at Rest
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EXAMPLE : Atwood’s MachineDetermine the magnitude of the acceleration of the two objects
and the tension in the lightweight cord.
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EXAMPLE : One Block Pushes Another
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5.8 Forces of Friction
Force of static friction Force of kinetic friction
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EXAMPLE : Acceleration of Two Connected Objects When Friction Is Present
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APPLICATION: Automobile Antilock Braking Systems (ABS)