What is the equation for the X axis of this fbd? Remember the sign of convention discussed in the module

Dave Williams asked Mar 4, 2023

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Answer:

F - f = ma

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of forces on the x-axis = ma (since it is not stated that the forces are in equilibrium)

$\sum fx=ma$

By resolving the Free Body

Simplifying the equation above, we have:

F - f = ma

Dparoli answered Mar 9, 2023

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