If an object is resting on a horizontal surface, then the normal force is equal to the object's weight, so Fn = mass x gravity, or mg.
If the object is on an inclined surface, the normal force is LESS THAN the object's weight. In that situation the formula is:
Fn = mg*cosθ
Where θ is the angle of inclination of the surface above the horizontal.
I hope that helps. Good luck!
hurd
2016-11-19 01:42:25 UTC
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anonymous
2011-12-04 19:07:39 UTC
Fn = mass x gravity
in 2d u find the componenets of gravity, not Fn
Steve
2011-12-04 19:11:22 UTC
Your first equation is OK for a level surface.
The second one is a mystery....
On a sloped surface, Fn = m*g*cosΘ where Θ is the angle above horizontal of the surface.
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