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Sketch the forces
•In this case we chose the y-axis of the coordinate
system.
•Forces stem from the center of the object outward.
•Length of the arrow represents magnitude of force.
•Direction of arrow represents direction of force.
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•A 2,200 kg car is accelerating at 1.25 m/s2 rightward
on a horizontal road. It is encountering a frictional
force of 500 N. Draw a free body diagram for the car.
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