phy 201
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An object moving in the direction 120 degrees (as measured counterclockwise to the positive x axis) encounters a net force whose direction is 270 degrees.
• Sketch the force and its component along the line of motion, as well as its component perpendicular to the line of motion.
answer/question/discussion: ok
• Suppose you are facing in the direction of motion. Do you perceive the component of the force along the line of motion to be forward or backward? It this component in the direction of motion or opposite to the direction of motion?
answer/question/discussion: opposite the direction of motion
• Will the object speed up, slow down or maintain a constant speed?
answer/question/discussion: slow down and change direction
• If you are facing in the direction of motion, then the line perpendicular to the direction of motion will run to your right and to your left. Is the component of the force perpendicular to the line of motion directed to the right or to the left?
answer/question/discussion: to the left
• Will the object veer to the right, to the left or maintain straight-line motion?
answer/question/discussion: to the left
• Which is greater in magnitude, the component of the force along the line of motion or the component perpendicular to the line of motion?
answer/question/discussion: force along the line
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This looks very good. Let me know if you have any questions.
It's worth looking at the posted explanation at the link below; no revision is necessary.
At least part of your solution does not agree with the solution and comments given at the link below. You should view the solution at that link and self-critique as indicated there.
Solution
This link also expands on these topics and alerts you to many of the common errors made by students in the first part of this course.