Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 5 - Force and Motion - Exercises and Problems - Page 136: 36

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a) See the figures below, and recall that: $F_n\rightarrow$ Normal force. $F_G\rightarrow$ Gravitational force (the weight of the object). $F_{\rm thrust}\rightarrow$ Thrust force. $D\rightarrow$ Drag force due to friction or air resistance. b) The acceleration here is zero since the net force in both directions $x$ and $y$ is zero. c) The direction of the speed is toward the thrust force, as we see in the figure below, and it is a constant velocity. d) A modified motorcycle moves on a horizontal surface at a constant velocity toward the right.
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