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Key Equations

Net external force F→ net=∑F→ =F→ 1+F→ 2+⋯
Newton’s first law v→ =constant whenF→ net=0→ N
Newton’s second law, vector form F→ net=∑F→ =ma→
Newton’s second law, scalar form Fnet=ma
Newton’s second law, component form ∑F→ x =ma→ x,∑F→ y =ma→ y,and∑F→ z =ma→ z.
Newton’s second law, momentum form F→ net=dp→ dt
Definition of weight, vector form w→ =mg→
Definition of weight, scalar form w=mg
Newton’s third law F→ AB=−F→ BA
Normal force on an object resting on a
horizontal surface, vector form
N→ =−mg→
Normal force on an object resting on a
horizontal surface, scalar form
N=mg
Normal force on an object resting on an
inclined plane, scalar form
N=mgcosθ
Restoring force by a spring displaced by
x from the relaxed position
F→ =−kx→ .
Tension in a cable supporting an object
of mass m at rest, scalar form
T=w=mg
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