Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems - Page 203: 17b

Answer

0.31 N

Work Step by Step

The only vertical force acting on the object at point Q is the gravitational force. Therefore, the vertical component of the net force on the block is $F = mg = (0.032 kg)(9.8 m/s^{2})$ = 0.3136 N $\approx$ 0.31 N
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