Newton's Laws:
- F_net = ma = dp/dt [MLT^{-2}]
- Impulse: J = F*delta_t = delta_p [MLT^{-1}]
- Action = -Reaction (on different bodies)
Friction:
- Static: f_s <= mu_s * N (self-adjusting)
- Kinetic: f_k = mu_k * N (constant)
- Angle of repose: tan(alpha) = mu_s
- Angle of friction: tan(lambda) = mu_s
Inclined Plane:
- Along incline: mg*sin(theta)
- Normal: N = mg*cos(theta)
- Smooth: a = g*sin(theta)
- Rough (down): a = g(sin(theta) - mu_k*cos(theta))
- Rough (up): a = g(sin(theta) + mu_k*cos(theta))
Atwood Machine:
- a = (m1-m2)g/(m1+m2)
- T = 2m1m2g/(m1+m2)
Block on Table + Hanging Mass:
- a = m_hang*g/(m_table + m_hang) [smooth]
- T = m_tablem_hangg/(m_table + m_hang)
Elevator:
- Up acceleration: N = m(g+a)
- Down acceleration: N = m(g-a)
- Free fall: N = 0
Spring: F = -kx, k in N/m [MT^{-2}]