Suspended Block

Apparatus
PIRA: 
1J30.10
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1J Statistics of Rigid Bodies
Concept: 
Resolution of Forces

 

A 3-4-5 triangle is holding a cart. Forces parallel and perpendicular to the plane will support the car midair when the plane is removed.

 

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