In-class question

A glider is pulled along an air track with a string at an angle (theta) from the horizontal, with a constant force.

The direction of the net force on the glider is

BLUE: Horizontal.

YELLOW: At an angle theta above the horizontal.

PINK: At some angle above the horizontal, but not necessarily theta.




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