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  1. What Is the Normal Force in Newtonian Mechanics? - Physics Forums

    Oct 25, 2010 · Hi everyone. I just started learning some basic Newtonian mechanics and several questions arose. Hope you could help me with it. Thank you. 1. What exactly constitutes the "normal …

  2. How do I find the normal force? - Physics Forums

    Feb 25, 2013 · Homework Statement Let's say I'm holding a crate up against the ceiling with a force of 'P', and the crate is stationary. What is the normal force? Homework Equations Newton's 1st law: …

  3. What Is the Normal Force in Physics Problems? - Physics Forums

    Feb 16, 2008 · The discussion focuses on understanding the normal force in various physics problems, including scenarios with crates, people in elevators, and cars on inclined planes. It emphasizes that …

  4. Normal force at the top of a vertical loop - Physics Forums

    Oct 17, 2022 · From the equation for centripetal force, I can see that the centripetal force is proportional to v^2. Does this have something to do with why there is a normal force at the top? Does the velocity …

  5. Why normal force is not equal to gravity? • Physics Forums

    Oct 7, 2023 · We learned that normal force equal in magnitude as mg and opposite direction, it is reaction force to gravity. 1.If normal force is not equal gravity, isnt this violate newton 3. law …

  6. Is the normal force at the top of a rollercoaster loop ... - Physics Forums

    Sep 23, 2023 · Is the normal force at the top of a rollercoaster loop always directed upwards? mancity Sep 23, 2023 Circular motion

  7. Normal force at the top of a hill - Physics Forums

    Sep 20, 2009 · I'm bypassing the normal questions, only because I have already solved the question, but want help figuring out why the answer is what it is (without incorporating numbers into it at all). …

  8. Solving a Frictionless Incline Problem: Calculating Normal Force

    Sep 14, 2011 · The problem involves calculating the normal force exerted on a 12 kg block being pushed up a frictionless incline at a 60-degree angle with a horizontal force of 77 N. The normal …

  9. How to Calculate Normal Force in a Physics Problem

    Nov 4, 2009 · Homework Statement If a box that weighs 536N is pulled forward at a constant speed by a force of 150N at an angle of 37 degreees with the ground, what normal force does thte box exert on …

  10. Where's the action force if the normal force is a reaction force?

    Jun 6, 2018 · I know that normal force is not a reaction force to the gravitational force; - First, because the gravitational force is from Earth on the object (action force) thus the reaction of force is simply …