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What are the differences between true weight and apparent weight?
True weight: The force of gravity on an object (mg). Apparent weight: How heavy an object feels, which changes with acceleration.
Compare upward acceleration, downward acceleration, and no acceleration scenarios in an elevator regarding apparent weight.
Upward acceleration: Fn > mg (feel heavier). Downward acceleration: Fn < mg (feel lighter). No Acceleration: Fn = mg (feel normal).
What is the effect of upward acceleration on apparent weight?
Apparent weight increases; you feel heavier (Fn > mg).
What is the effect of downward acceleration on apparent weight?
Apparent weight decreases; you feel lighter (Fn < mg).
What is the effect of no acceleration on apparent weight?
Apparent weight equals true weight (Fn = mg).
What is the effect of free fall on apparent weight?
Apparent weight is zero; you feel weightless (Fn = 0).
What is the definition of center of mass?
The 'average' position of all the mass in the system.
What is acceleration?
The rate of change of velocity.
Define Newton's Second Law.
The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration: F = ma.
What is angular tension?
Tension in strings or ropes that are at an angle to the vertical or horizontal.
What is apparent weight?
How heavy an object feels, which can differ from its true weight (mg) due to acceleration.