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	~~Claimed by Hemanth Koralla<br>~~
	~~Edited by Laurence Leon Summer 2019~~

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	:[[Category: Contact Interactions]]		:[[Category: Contact Interactions]]

	~~==Compression of Normal Force==~~
	The compression or also commonly known as the normal force, <math>F_n</math>, is a simple fundamental concept that must be understood before attempting any contact force problem. First, it is important to understand that the normal force is NOT a kind of fundamental force such as the electric or gravitational force. It is just a force used to describe the interaction between atoms. As hinted by the name, this force simply points in the perpendicular or "normal" direction to the surface(s) that it is in contact with. The magnitude of this normal force is often equal to the weight of the object, however, objects can move along surfaces with various angles. This results in the normal force being present in both the direction parallel and perpendicular to the surface. Understanding information about the normal force on an object can also help to finding the magnitude of other forces present in a system, such as the force of friction.

	~~==== Equations ====~~
	~~The formula for calculating the normal force is dependent on the positioning of the system, however, the most commonly used formula for normal force is represented below:~~
	~~:<math>F_n = mg </math>~~
	~~:<math>F_n </math> is the normal force of the system~~
	~~:<math>m</math> is the mass of the system~~
	~~:<math>g</math> is a constant value for the force due to gravity and is equivalent to 9.8 <math>m/s^2</math>~~


	~~The formula for calculating the force of friction using this normal force when an object situated on an angle is:~~
	~~:<math>F_f (static) = (\mu)F_n </math>~~
	~~:<math>= (\mu)mg \cos(\theta))</math>~~
	~~:<math> (\mu) </math> = coefficient of static or kinetic friction~~
	~~:<math>m</math> is the mass of the system~~
	~~:<math>g</math> is a constant value for the force due to gravity and is equivalent to 9.8 <math>m/s^2</math>~~

	~~==Examples==~~

	~~The examples below represent different situations in which the net force changes due to the placement of the system.~~

	~~===Simple===~~


	~~[[File: ExampleNorm1.png\|left\|thumb\|Example 1]]~~

	~~On the image to the left (Example 1),a7 kilogram block rests on top a flat table. Find the normal force, <math> F_n\ </math>, that is being exerted on the block.~~
	~~The force of gravity is <math>9.8 m/s^2</math>.~~


	~~====Answer====~~
	Using the provided free body diagram, the net force acting on the block is equal to the normal force minus the gravitational force. Since the object is at rest, the net force is equal to zero. This allows the normal force to be set equal to the gravitational force generate the formula <math>F_n = mg</math>. Plugging in the given values into the equation will yield the correct results.
	~~Given:~~
	~~<math>m = 7kg </math>~~
	~~<math>g = 9.8 m/s^2</math>~~
	~~<math> F_n = mg</math>~~
	~~<math>F_n = (7 kg)(9.8 m/s^2)</math>~~
	~~<math> = 68.6 N</math>~~




	~~===Middling===~~
	~~[[File: InclinedPlane.jpg\|200px\|right\|Example 2]]~~

	~~A 14 kg block is lying stationary on a plane that is inclined 48 degrees. Find the normal force perpendicular to the block on the incline using the accompanying image to the right.~~
	~~The force of gravity is <math>9.8 m/S^2</math>.~~




	~~====Answer====~~
	~~Because this problem asks for the normal force on an inclined plane, it is important to break up the normal force into components:~~

	~~Given:~~
	~~<math>m = 14 kg</math>~~
	~~<math>g = 9.8 m</math>~~
	~~<math>(\theta) = 48</math>~~

	By analyzing the image, it is seen that the cosine trig identity correlates to the direction in which the normal force is perpendicular to the surface. Multiplying the mass of the block and force of gravity by the cosine of the stated angle, the perpendicular normal force will be found.

	~~<math>F_n = mgcos(\theta)</math>~~
	~~<math>F_n = (14 kg)(9.8 m/s^2)cos(48)</math>~~
	~~<math> = 91.805 N</math>~~


	~~===Difficult===~~
	In a pulley system, block 1 of mass <math>M_1</math> is hanging over the edge of an inclined plane at an angle, <math>(\alpha)</math> where it is attached to block 2 of mass <math>M_2</math>. Block 2 is sliding upwards on the ramp as block 1 is slowly moving downwards. Draw a free body diagram for block 1 and block 2 and find the parallel component of the net force, <math>F_n</math> for block 2.




	~~====Answer====~~
	~~The free body is as shown below:~~

	~~[[File:Free-body-diagrams.jpg\|center\|Example 3]]~~

	Looking at the definition of the normal force, this type of contact force is always perpendicular to the surface at which it touches. Because of this definition, there is no parallel component of the net force, only a perpendicular component is present. There is however, a parallel component to the gravitational force on the block. Yet in this situation, the normal force is equal to the perpendicular component of the gravitational force, <math> F_n = M_2gcos(\alpha)</math>. The image for Example 2 can be used as a reference.

	~~==Connectedness==~~
	This force is very crucial to understand because it explains the fundamental reason for why gravity doesn't keep pulling us down and explains this not-so-apparent force that is acting on an object. It helps explain why objects do not keep falling into the Earth. The application of the normal force can be seen in many industrial situations. It must be taken into account when drawing free body diagrams, such as for construction and architectural purposes.

	~~==History==~~

	~~[[File:SirNewton16.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Sir Isaac Newton]]~~

	The normal force a direct application of Newton's Third Law of Motion. Sir Isaac Newton was a famous scientist from England who roamed the Earth from 1643 to 1727. His work in math and physics set the stage for many of the principles and theories that we have today. His main work, the Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematic, discussed many of his theories about physics and stated his three laws of motion. The application of Newton's thrid laws of motion extends to today's uses due to the high prevalence of the normal force in real world situations, such as landing a rocket on the moon.

	~~== See also ==~~

	~~===External links===~~

	~~http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/frict.html~~

	~~http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-2/Types-of-Forces~~

	~~https://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/fbd/FBD3.htm~~

	~~==References==~~
	~~Information:~~

	~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_force~~

	~~http://www.sparknotes.com/physics/dynamics/newtonapplications/section1.rhtml~~

	~~http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/thereq.html~~


	~~Images:~~

	~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_force#/media/File:Friction_relative_to_normal_force_(diagram).png~~

	~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophiæ_Naturalis_Principia_Mathematica~~

	~~https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction~~

	~~http://www.texample.net/tikz/examples/free-body-diagrams/~~

	~~[[Category: Contact Interactions]]~~

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	[[File:Normal force.png\|right\|thumb\|''F<sub>N</sub>'' represents the '''normal force''']]		[[File:Normal force.png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|''F<sub>N</sub>'' represents the '''normal force''']]

	The compression force, most commonly known as the normal force, <math>F_N</math>, is a simple fundamental concept that must be understood before attempting any contact-force problems. First, it is important to understand that the normal force is '''NOT''' a kind of fundamental force, such as the electric or gravitational force. It is a force used to describe the interactions between atoms in contact. As hinted by the name, this force simply points in the perpendicular/normal/orthogonal direction to the surface(s) that the object is in contact with. The magnitude of the normal force is often equal to the weight of the object (<math>F_g</math>), however, objects can move along surfaces with various angles. This results in the normal force being present at an angle to the horizontal. Understanding information about the normal force on an object can also help to finding the magnitude of other forces present in a system, such as the force of friction.		The compression force, most commonly known as the normal force, <math>F_N</math>, is a simple fundamental concept that must be understood before attempting any contact-force problems. First, it is important to understand that the normal force is '''NOT''' a kind of fundamental force, such as the electric or gravitational force. It is a force used to describe the interactions between atoms in contact. As hinted by the name, this force simply points in the perpendicular/normal/orthogonal direction to the surface(s) that the object is in contact with. The magnitude of the normal force is often equal to the weight of the object (<math>F_g</math>), however, objects can move along surfaces with various angles. This results in the normal force being present at an angle to the horizontal. Understanding information about the normal force on an object can also help to finding the magnitude of other forces present in a system, such as the force of friction.

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			[[File:Normal force.png\|right\|thumb\|''F<sub>N</sub>'' represents the '''normal force''']]

	The compression force, most commonly known as the normal force, <math>F_N</math>, is a simple fundamental concept that must be understood before attempting any contact-force problems. First, it is important to understand that the normal force is '''NOT''' a kind of fundamental force, such as the electric or gravitational force. It is a force used to describe the interactions between atoms in contact. As hinted by the name, this force simply points in the perpendicular/normal/orthogonal direction to the surface(s) that the object is in contact with. The magnitude of the normal force is often equal to the weight of the object (<math>F_g</math>), however, objects can move along surfaces with various angles. This results in the normal force being present at an angle to the horizontal. Understanding information about the normal force on an object can also help to finding the magnitude of other forces present in a system, such as the force of friction.		The compression force, most commonly known as the normal force, <math>F_N</math>, is a simple fundamental concept that must be understood before attempting any contact-force problems. First, it is important to understand that the normal force is '''NOT''' a kind of fundamental force, such as the electric or gravitational force. It is a force used to describe the interactions between atoms in contact. As hinted by the name, this force simply points in the perpendicular/normal/orthogonal direction to the surface(s) that the object is in contact with. The magnitude of the normal force is often equal to the weight of the object (<math>F_g</math>), however, objects can move along surfaces with various angles. This results in the normal force being present at an angle to the horizontal. Understanding information about the normal force on an object can also help to finding the magnitude of other forces present in a system, such as the force of friction.

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	~~[[File:Normal force.png\|right\|thumb\|''F<sub>N</sub>'' represents the '''normal force''']]~~

	==Compression of Normal Force==		==Compression of Normal Force==

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	==References==		==References==
	Information:		'''Information''':

	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_force		:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_force

	http://www.sparknotes.com/physics/dynamics/newtonapplications/section1.rhtml		:http://www.sparknotes.com/physics/dynamics/newtonapplications/section1.rhtml

	http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/thereq.html		:http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/thereq.html


	Images:		'''Images''':

	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_force#/media/File:Friction_relative_to_normal_force_(diagram).png		:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_force#/media/File:Friction_relative_to_normal_force_(diagram).png

	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophiæ_Naturalis_Principia_Mathematica		:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophiæ_Naturalis_Principia_Mathematica

	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction		:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friction

	http://www.texample.net/tikz/examples/free-body-diagrams/		:http://www.texample.net/tikz/examples/free-body-diagrams/

	[[Category: Contact Interactions]]		:[[Category: Contact Interactions]]

	[[File:Normal force.png\|right\|thumb\|''F<sub>N</sub>'' represents the '''normal force''']]		[[File:Normal force.png\|right\|thumb\|''F<sub>N</sub>'' represents the '''normal force''']]

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	:'''a) Draw a free body diagram for the block of mass''' <math>M</math> '''and the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:		:'''a) Draw a free body diagram for the block of mass''' <math>M</math> '''and the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:

			[[File:Free-body-diagrams.jpg\|center\|Example 3]]

	:'''b) Find the normal force''' (<math>F_N</math>) '''acting on the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:		:'''b) Find the normal force''' (<math>F_N</math>) '''acting on the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:

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	Looking at the definition of the normal force, this type of contact force is always perpendicular to the surface at which it touches. Because of this definition, there is no parallel component of the net force, only a perpendicular component is present. There is however, a parallel component to the gravitational force on the block. Yet in this situation, the normal force is equal to the perpendicular component of the gravitational force, <math> F_n = M_2gcos(\alpha)</math>. The image for Example 2 can be used as a reference.		Looking at the definition of the normal force, this type of contact force is always perpendicular to the surface at which it touches. Because of this definition, there is no parallel component of the net force, only a perpendicular component is present. There is however, a parallel component to the gravitational force on the block. Yet in this situation, the normal force is equal to the perpendicular component of the gravitational force, <math> F_n = M_2gcos(\alpha)</math>. The image for Example 2 can be used as a reference.


	==Connectedness==		==Connectedness==

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	===Simple===		===Simple===
	[[File: ExampleNorm1.png\|right\|thumb\|Example 1]]		[[File: ExampleNorm1.png\|right\|300px\|thumb\|Example 1]]

	A <math>7 \ \text{kg}</math> block rests on a flat table.		A <math>7 \ \text{kg}</math> block rests on a flat table.
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	:'''a) Draw a free body diagram for the block of mass''' <math>M</math> '''and the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:		:'''a) Draw a free body diagram for the block of mass''' <math>M</math> '''and the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:

	~~'''INSERT FBDs'''~~

	:'''b) Find the normal force''' (<math>F_N</math>) '''acting on the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:		:'''b) Find the normal force''' (<math>F_N</math>) '''acting on the block of mass''' <math>m</math>:

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	===Further Reading===		===Further Reading===
	[[Inclined Plane]]<br>		:[[Inclined Plane]]<br>
	[[Free Body Diagram]]<br>		:[[Free Body Diagram]]<br>
	[[Tension]]<br>		:[[Tension]]<br>

	===External links===		===External links===

	http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/frict.html		:http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/frict.html

	http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-2/Types-of-Forces		:http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-2/Types-of-Forces

	https://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/fbd/FBD3.htm		:https://www.physics.uoguelph.ca/tutorials/fbd/FBD3.htm

	==References==		==References==