Solve It with Fnet = m•a and Vectors

The Solve It with Fnet = m•a and Vectors Concept Builder includes three groups of two questions spread aross three difficulty levels. Each question requires the analysis of an object being accelerated horizontally by a force exerted at an angle to the horizontal. The analysis involves the use of vector resolution (to determine the components of the angled force) and Newton's second law equation.

The three difficulty levels are differentiated as follows:
 

• Apprentice Difficulty Level Questions 1-2: Analyze a problem involving a force applied at an angle to the horizontal to cause a horizontal acceleration. No friction.
• Master DifficultyLevel Questions 3-4: Analyze a problem involving a force applied at an angle to the horizontal to cause a horizontal acceleration. Friction value is given.
• Wizard Difficulty Level Questions 5-6: Analyze a problem involving a force applied at an angle to the horizontal to cause a horizontal acceleration. Coefficient of friction is given.

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Solve It! (with Fnet = m•a and Vectors)