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2. ConcepTest 5.1aGravity and Weight I ConcepTest 5.1a Gravity and Weight I 1) F g is greater on the feather 2) F g is greater on the stone 3) F g is zero on both due to vacuum 4) F g is equal on both always 5) F g is zero on both always What can you say about the force of gravity F g acting on a stone and a feather?

3. The force of gravity (weight) depends on the mass of the object!! The stone has more mass, therefore more weight. ConcepTest 5.1aGravity and Weight I ConcepTest 5.1a Gravity and Weight I 1) F g is greater on the feather 2) F g is greater on the stone 3) F g is zero on both due to vacuum 4) F g is equal on both always 5) F g is zero on both always What can you say about the force of gravity F g acting on a stone and a feather?

4. 1) it is greater on the feather 2) it is greater on the stone 3) it is zero on both due to vacuum 4) it is equal on both always 5) it is zero on both always What can you say about the acceleration of gravity acting on the stone and the feather? ConcepTest 5.1bGravity and Weight II ConcepTest 5.1b Gravity and Weight II

5. F/m mg g The acceleration is given by F/m so here the mass divides out. Since we know that the force of gravity (weight) is mg, then we end up with acceleration g for both objects. 1) it is greater on the feather 2) it is greater on the stone 3) it is zero on both due to vacuum 4) it is equal on both always 5) it is zero on both always What can you say about the acceleration of gravity acting on the stone and the feather? ConcepTest 5.1bGravity and Weight II ConcepTest 5.1b Gravity and Weight II Follow-up: Which one hits the bottom first?

6. ConcepTest 5.2On the Moon ConcepTest 5.2 On the Moon An astronaut on Earth kicks a bowling ball and hurts his foot. A year later, the same astronaut kicks a bowling ball on the Moon with the same force. His foot hurts... 1) more 2) less 3) the same Ouch!

7. masses same The masses of both the bowling ball and the astronaut remain the same, so his foot feels the same resistance and hurts the same as before. ConcepTest 5.2On the Moon ConcepTest 5.2 On the Moon An astronaut on Earth kicks a bowling ball and hurts his foot. A year later, the same astronaut kicks a bowling ball on the Moon with the same force. His foot hurts... 1) more 2) less 3) the same Follow-up: What is different about the bowling ball on the Moon? Ouch!

8. ConcepTest 5.3aTension I ConcepTest 5.3a Tension I 1) 0 N 2) 50 N 3) 100 N 4) 150 N 5) 200 N You tie a rope to a tree and you pull on the rope with a force of 100 N. What is the tension in the rope?

9. The tension in the rope is the force that the rope “feels” across any section of it (or that you would feel if you replaced a piece of the rope). Since you are pulling with a force of 100 N, that is the tension in the rope. ConcepTest 5.3aTension I ConcepTest 5.3a Tension I 1) 0 N 2) 50 N 3) 100 N 4) 150 N 5) 200 N You tie a rope to a tree and you pull on the rope with a force of 100 N. What is the tension in the rope?

10. 1) 0 N 2) 50 N 3) 100 N 4) 150 N 5) 200 N Two tug-of-war opponents each pull with a force of 100 N on opposite ends of a rope. What is the tension in the rope? ConcepTest 5.3bTension II ConcepTest 5.3b Tension II

11. literally The tension is not 200 N !! 100 N This is literally the identical situation to the previous question. The tension is not 200 N !! Whether the other end of the rope is pulled by a person, or pulled by a tree, the tension in the rope is still 100 N !! 1) 0 N 2) 50 N 3) 100 N 4) 150 N 5) 200 N Two tug-of-war opponents each pull with a force of 100 N on opposite ends of a rope. What is the tension in the rope? ConcepTest 5.3bTension II ConcepTest 5.3b Tension II

12. 1) you and your friend each pull on opposite ends of the rope 2) tie the rope to a tree, and you both pull from the same end 3) it doesn’t matter -- both of the above are equivalent 4) get a large dog to bite the rope You and a friend can each pull with a force of 20 N. If you want to rip a rope in half, what is the best way? ConcepTest 5.3cTension III ConcepTest 5.3c Tension III

13. Take advantage of the fact that the tree can pull with almost any force (until it falls down, that is!). You and your friend should team up on one end, and let the tree make the effort on the other end. 1) you and your friend each pull on opposite ends of the rope 2) tie the rope to a tree, and you both pull from the same end 3) it doesn’t matter -- both of the above are equivalent 4) get a large dog to bite the rope You and a friend can each pull with a force of 20 N. If you want to rip a rope in half, what is the best way? ConcepTest 5.3cTension III ConcepTest 5.3c Tension III

14. ConcepTest 5.4 Three Blocks T3T3 T2T2 T1T1 3m 2m m a 1) T 1 > T 2 > T 3 2) T 1 < T 2 < T 3 3) T 1 = T 2 = T 3 4) all tensions are zero 5) tensions are random Three blocks of mass 3m, 2m, and m are connected by strings and pulled with constant acceleration a. What is the relationship between the tension in each of the strings?

15. T 1 wholeset largest T 1 pulls the whole set of blocks along, so it must be the largest. T 2 pulls the last two masses, but T 3 only pulls the last mass. ConcepTest 5.4 Three Blocks T3T3 T2T2 T1T1 3m 2m m a 1) T 1 > T 2 > T 3 2) T 1 < T 2 < T 3 3) T 1 = T 2 = T 3 4) all tensions are zero 5) tensions are random Three blocks of mass 3m, 2m, and m are connected by strings and pulled with constant acceleration a. What is the relationship between the tension in each of the strings? Follow-up: What is T 1 in terms of m and a?

16. ConcepTest 5.5Over the Edge ConcepTest 5.5 Over the Edge m 10kg a m a F = 98 N Case (1) Case (2) 1) case 1 2) acceleration is zero 3) both cases are the same 4) depends on value of m 5) case 2 In which case does block m experience a larger acceleration? In (1) there is a 10 kg mass hanging from a rope and falling. In (2) a hand is providing a constant downward force of 98 N. Assume massless ropes.

17. less accelerating down In (2) the tension is 98 N due to the hand. In (1) the tension is less than 98 N because the block is accelerating down. Only if the block were at rest would the tension be equal to 98 N. ConcepTest 5.5Over the Edge ConcepTest 5.5 Over the Edge m 10kg a m a F = 98 N Case (1) Case (2) 1) case 1 2) acceleration is zero 3) both cases are the same 4) depends on value of m 5) case 2 In which case does block m experience a larger acceleration? In (1) there is a 10 kg mass hanging from a rope and falling. In (2) a hand is providing a constant downward force of 98 N. Assume massless ropes.

18. ConcepTest 5.6aGoing Up I ConcepTest 5.6a Going Up I A block of mass m rests on the floor of an elevator that is moving upward at constant speed. What is the relationship between the force due to gravity and the normal force on the block? 1) N > mg 2) N = mg 3) N < mg (but not zero) 4) N = 0 5) depends on the size of the elevator m v

19. no net force NmgNmg The block is moving at constant speed, so it must have no net force on it. The forces on it are N (up) and mg (down), so N = mg, just like the block at rest on a table. ConcepTest 5.6aGoing Up I ConcepTest 5.6a Going Up I A block of mass m rests on the floor of an elevator that is moving upward at constant speed. What is the relationship between the force due to gravity and the normal force on the block? 1) N > mg 2) N = mg 3) N < mg (but not zero) 4) N = 0 5) depends on the size of the elevator m v

20. A block of mass m rests on the floor of an elevator that is accelerating upward. What is the relationship between the force due to gravity and the normal force on the block? 1) N > mg 2) N = mg 3) N < mg (but not zero) 4) N = 0 5) depends on the size of the elevator ConcepTest 5.6bGoing Up II ConcepTest 5.6b Going Up II m a

21. net upward force Nmg Nmg net upward force The block is accelerating upward, so it must have a net upward force. The forces on it are N (up) and mg (down), so N must be greater than mg in order to give the net upward force! 1) N > mg 2) N = mg 3) N < mg (but not zero) 4) N = 0 5) depends on the size of the elevator  F = N – mg = ma > 0  N > mg m a > 0 mg N A block of mass m rests on the floor of an elevator that is accelerating upward. What is the relationship between the force due to gravity and the normal force on the block? ConcepTest 5.6bGoing Up II ConcepTest 5.6b Going Up II Follow-up: What is the normal force if the elevator is in free fall downward?

22. ConcepTest 5.7Normal Force ConcepTest 5.7 Normal Force Case 1 Case 2 Below you see two cases: a physics student pulling or pushing a sled with a force F which is applied at an angle . In which case is the normal force greater? 1) case 1 2) case 2 3) it’s the same for both 4) depends on the magnitude of the force F 5) depends on the ice surface

23. down in addition to mg larger up lessened In Case 1, the force F is pushing down (in addition to mg), so the normal force needs to be larger. In Case 2, the force F is pulling up, against gravity, so the normal force is lessened. ConcepTest 5.7Normal Force ConcepTest 5.7 Normal Force Case 1 Case 2 Below you see two cases: a physics student pulling or pushing a sled with a force F which is applied at an angle . In which case is the normal force greater? 1) case 1 2) case 2 3) it’s the same for both 4) depends on the magnitude of the force F 5) depends on the ice surface

24. ConcepTest 5.8On an Incline ConcepTest 5.8 On an Incline 1) case A 2) case B 3) both the same (N = mg) 4) both the same (0 < N < mg) 5) both the same (N = 0) Consider two identical blocks, one resting on a flat surface, and the other resting on an incline. For which case is the normal force greater?

25. 1) case A 2) case B 3) both the same (N = mg) 4) both the same (0 < N < mg) 5) both the same (N = 0) N W WyWy x y f   ConcepTest 5.8On an Incline ConcepTest 5.8 On an Incline Consider two identical blocks, one resting on a flat surface, and the other resting on an incline. For which case is the normal force greater? Case AN = W Case B N < W In Case A, we know that N = W. In Case B, due to the angle of the incline, N < W. In fact, we can see that N = W cos(  ).

26. ConcepTest 5.9Friction ConcepTest 5.9 Friction 1) the force from the rushing air pushed it off 2) the force of friction pushed it off 3) no net force acted on the box 4) truck went into reverse by accident 5) none of the above A box sits in a pickup truck on a frictionless truck bed. When the truck accelerates forward, the box slides off the back of the truck because:

27. friction If there is no friction, there is no force to push the box along, and it remains at rest. Generally, the reason that the box in the truck bed would move with the truck is due to friction between the box and the bed. If there is no friction, there is no force to push the box along, and it remains at rest. The truck accelerated away, essentially leaving the box behind!! ConcepTest 5.9Friction ConcepTest 5.9 Friction 1) the force from the rushing air pushed it off 2) the force of friction pushed it off 3) no net force acted on the box 4) truck went into reverse by accident 5) none of the above A box sits in a pickup truck on a frictionless truck bed. When the truck accelerates forward, the box slides off the back of the truck because:

28. Antilock brakes keep the car wheels from locking and skidding during a sudden stop. Why does this help slow the car down? 1)  k >  s so sliding friction is better 2)  k >  s so static friction is better 3)  s >  k so sliding friction is better 4)  s >  k so static friction is better 5) none of the above ConcepTest 5.10Antilock Brakes ConcepTest 5.10 Antilock Brakes

29. Antilock brakes keep the car wheels from locking and skidding during a sudden stop. Why does this help slow the car down? 1)  k >  s so sliding friction is better 2)  k >  s so static friction is better 3)  s >  k so sliding friction is better 4)  s >  k so static friction is better 5) none of the above Static friction is greater than sliding friction Static friction is greater than sliding friction, so by keeping the wheels from skidding, the static friction force will help slow the car down more efficiently than the sliding friction that occurs during a skid. ConcepTest 5.10Antilock Brakes ConcepTest 5.10 Antilock Brakes

30. ConcepTest 5.11Going Sledding ConcepTest 5.11 Going Sledding 1 2 1) pushing her from behind 2) pulling her from the front 3) both are equivalent 4) it is impossible to move the sled 5) tell her to get out and walk Your little sister wants you to give her a ride on her sled. On level ground, what is the easiest way to accomplish this?

31. ConcepTest 5.11Going Sledding ConcepTest 5.11 Going Sledding 1 2 pushing down normal force is larger pulling up normal force is lessened In Case 1, the force F is pushing down (in addition to mg), so the normal force is larger. In Case 2, the force F is pulling up, against gravity, so the normal force is lessened. Recall that the frictional force is proportional to the normal force. 1) pushing her from behind 2) pulling her from the front 3) both are equivalent 4) it is impossible to move the sled 5) tell her to get out and walk Your little sister wants you to give her a ride on her sled. On level ground, what is the easiest way to accomplish this?

32. ConcepTest 5.12Will it Budge? ConcepTest 5.12 Will it Budge? 1) moves to the left 2) moves to the right 3) moves up 4) moves down 5) the box does not move A box of weight 100 N is at rest on a floor where  s = 0.5. A rope is attached to the box and pulled horizontally with tension T = 30 N. Which way does the box move? T m Static friction (  s  = 0.4  )

33. maximum  s N = 40 N 30 N The static friction force has a maximum of  s N = 40 N. The tension in the rope is only 30 N. So the pulling force is not big enough to overcome friction. ConcepTest 5.12Will it Budge? ConcepTest 5.12 Will it Budge? 1) moves to the left 2) moves to the right 3) moves up 4) moves down 5) the box does not move A box of weight 100 N is at rest on a floor where  s = 0.5. A rope is attached to the box and pulled horizontally with tension T = 30 N. Which way does the box move? T m Static friction (  s  = 0.4  ) Follow-up: What happens if the tension is 35 N? What about 45 N?

34. 1) component of the gravity force parallel to the plane increased 2) coeff. of static friction decreased 3) normal force exerted by the board decreased 4) both #1 and #3 5) all of #1, #2 and #3 A box sits on a flat board. You lift one end of the board, making an angle with the floor. As you increase the angle, the box will eventually begin to slide down. Why? Net Force Normal Weight ConcepTest 5.13aSliding Down I ConcepTest 5.13a Sliding Down I

35. 1) component of the gravity force parallel to the plane increased 2) coeff. of static friction decreased 3) normal force exerted by the board decreased 4) both #1 and #3 5) all of #1, #2 and #3 A box sits on a flat board. You lift one end of the board, making an angle with the floor. As you increase the angle, the box will eventually begin to slide down. Why? Net Force Normal Weight component of weight parallel to the plane increases component perpendicular to the plane decreases friction force gets smallerforce pulling the box down the plane gets bigger l As the angle increases, the component of weight parallel to the plane increases and the component perpendicular to the plane decreases (and so does the Normal force). Since friction depends on Normal force, we see that the friction force gets smaller and the force pulling the box down the plane gets bigger. ConcepTest 5.13aSliding Down I ConcepTest 5.13a Sliding Down I

36. m 1) not move at all 2) slide a bit, slow down, then stop 3) accelerate down the incline 4) slide down at constant speed 5) slide up at constant speed A mass m is placed on an inclined plane (  > 0) and slides down the plane with constant speed. If a similar block (same  ) of mass 2m were placed on the same incline, it would: ConcepTest 5.13bSliding Down II ConcepTest 5.13b Sliding Down II

37. double double The component of gravity acting down the plane is double for 2m. However, the normal force (and hence the friction force) is also double (the same factor!). This means the two forces still cancel to give a net force of zero. A mass m is placed on an inclined plane (  > 0) and slides down the plane with constant speed. If a similar block (same  ) of mass 2m were placed on the same incline, it would:  W N f  WxWx WyWy 1) not move at all 2) slide a bit, slow down, then stop 3) accelerate down the incline 4) slide down at constant speed 5) slide up at constant speed ConcepTest 5.13bSliding Down II ConcepTest 5.13b Sliding Down II

38. ConcepTest 5.14Tetherball ConcepTest 5.14 Tetherball Toward the top of the pole 1) Toward the top of the pole Toward the ground 2) Toward the ground Along the horizontal component of the tension force 3) Along the horizontal component of the tension force Along the vertical component of the tension force 4) Along the vertical component of the tension force Tangential to the circle 5) Tangential to the circle In the game of tetherball, the struck ball whirls around a pole. In what direction does the net force on the ball point? W T

39. vertical component of the tensionweight horizontal component of tension centripetal force The vertical component of the tension balances the weight. The horizontal component of tension provides the centripetal force that points toward the center of the circle. Toward the top of the pole 1) Toward the top of the pole Toward the ground 2) Toward the ground Along the horizontal component of the tension force 3) Along the horizontal component of the tension force Along the vertical component of the tension force 4) Along the vertical component of the tension force Tangential to the circle 5) Tangential to the circle In the game of tetherball, the struck ball whirls around a pole. In what direction does the net force on the ball point? W T W T ConcepTest 5.14Tetherball ConcepTest 5.14 Tetherball

40. You are a passenger in a car, not wearing a seat belt. The car makes a sharp left turn. From your perspective in the car, what do you feel is happening to you? (1) You are thrown to the right (2) You feel no particular change (3) You are thrown to the left (4) You are thrown to the ceiling (5) You are thrown to the floor ConcepTest 5.15aAround the Curve I ConcepTest 5.15a Around the Curve I

41. You are a passenger in a car, not wearing a seat belt. The car makes a sharp left turn. From your perspective in the car, what do you feel is happening to you? (1) You are thrown to the right (2) You feel no particular change (3) You are thrown to the left (4) You are thrown to the ceiling (5) You are thrown to the floor ConcepTest 5.15aAround the Curve I ConcepTest 5.15a Around the Curve I The passenger has the tendency to continue moving in a straight line. From your perspective in the car, it feels like you are being thrown to the right, hitting the passenger door.

42. (1) centrifugal force is pushing you into the door (2) the door is exerting a leftward force on you (3) both of the above (4) neither of the above During that sharp left turn, you found yourself hitting the passenger door. What is the correct description of what is actually happening? ConcepTest 5.15bAround the Curve II ConcepTest 5.15b Around the Curve II

43. (1) centrifugal force is pushing you into the door (2) the door is exerting a leftward force on you (3) both of the above (4) neither of the above During that sharp left turn, you found yourself hitting the passenger door. What is the correct description of what is actually happening? The passenger has the tendency to continue moving in a straight line. There is a centripetal force, provided by the door, that forces the passenger into a circular path. ConcepTest 5.15bAround the Curve II ConcepTest 5.15b Around the Curve II

44. (1) car’s engine is not strong enough to keep the car from being pushed out (2) friction between tires and road is not strong enough to keep car in a circle (3) car is too heavy to make the turn (4) a deer caused you to skid (5) none of the above You drive your dad’s car too fast around a curve and the car starts to skid. What is the correct description of this situation? ConcepTest 5.15cAround the Curve III ConcepTest 5.15c Around the Curve III

45. The friction force between tires and road provides the centripetal force that keeps the car moving in a circle. If this force is too small, the car continues in a straight line! (1) car’s engine is not strong enough to keep the car from being pushed out (2) friction between tires and road is not strong enough to keep car in a circle (3) car is too heavy to make the turn (4) a deer caused you to skid (5) none of the above You drive your dad’s car too fast around a curve and the car starts to skid. What is the correct description of this situation? ConcepTest 5.15cAround the Curve III ConcepTest 5.15c Around the Curve III Follow-up: What could be done to the road or car to prevent skidding?

46. ConcepTest 5.16Missing Link ConcepTest 5.16 Missing Link A ping pong ball is shot into a circular tube that is lying flat (horizontal) on a tabletop. When the ping pong ball leaves the track, which path will it follow?

47. ConcepTest 5.16Missing Link ConcepTest 5.16 Missing Link l Once the ball leaves the tube, there is no longer a force to keep it going in a circle. Therefore, it simply continues in a straight line, as Newton’s First Law requires! A ping pong ball is shot into a circular tube that is lying flat (horizontal) on a tabletop. When the ping pong ball leaves the track, which path will it follow? Follow-up: What physical force provides the centripetal force?

48. ConcepTest 5.17Ball and String ConcepTest 5.17 Ball and String 1) T 2 = 1/4 T 1 2) T 2 = 1/2 T 1 3) T 2 = T 1 4) T 2 = 2 T 1 5) T 2 = 4 T 1 Two equal-mass rocks tied to strings are whirled in horizontal circles. The radius of circle 2 is twice that of circle 1. If the period of motion is the same for both rocks, what is the tension in cord 2 compared to cord 1?

49. T = mv 2 /r v 2 = 2v 1 r 2 = 2r 1 T 2 = 2T 1 The centripetal force in this case is given by the tension, so T = mv 2 /r. For the same period, we find that v 2 = 2v 1 (and this term is squared). However, for the denominator, we see that r 2 = 2r 1 which gives us the relation T 2 = 2T 1. ConcepTest 5.17Ball and String ConcepTest 5.17 Ball and String Two equal-mass rocks tied to strings are whirled in horizontal circles. The radius of circle 2 is twice that of circle 1. If the period of motion is the same for both rocks, what is the tension in cord 2 compared to cord 1? 1) T 2 = 1/4 T 1 2) T 2 = 1/2 T 1 3) T 2 = T 1 4) T 2 = 2 T 1 5) T 2 = 4 T 1

50. ConcepTest 5.18Barrel of Fun ConcepTest 5.18 Barrel of Fun A rider in a “barrel of fun” finds herself stuck with her back to the wall. Which diagram correctly shows the forces acting on her? 1 2 3 4 5

51. normal force centripetal force downward force of gravity is balanced by the upward frictional force The normal force of the wall on the rider provides the centripetal force needed to keep her going around in a circle. The downward force of gravity is balanced by the upward frictional force on her, so she does not slip vertically. ConcepTest 5.18Barrel of Fun ConcepTest 5.18 Barrel of Fun A rider in a “barrel of fun” finds herself stuck with her back to the wall. Which diagram correctly shows the forces acting on her? 1 2 3 4 5 Follow-up: What happens if the rotation of the ride slows down?

52. ConcepTest 5.19aGoing in Circles I ConcepTest 5.19a Going in Circles I 1) N remains equal to mg 2) N is smaller than mg 3) N is larger than mg 4) None of the above You’re on a Ferris wheel moving in a vertical circle. When the Ferris wheel is at rest, the normal force N exerted by your seat is equal to your weight mg. How does N change at the top of the Ferris wheel when you are in motion?

53. ConcepTest 5.19aGoing in Circles I ConcepTest 5.19a Going in Circles I 1) N remains equal to mg 2) N is smaller than mg 3) N is larger than mg 4) None of the above You’re on a Ferris wheel moving in a vertical circle. When the Ferris wheel is at rest, the normal force N exerted by your seat is equal to your weight mg. How does N change at the top of the Ferris wheel when you are in motion? inward mg (down)N (up) N must be smaller than mg You are in circular motion, so there has to be a centripetal force pointing inward. At the top, the only two forces are mg (down) and N (up), so N must be smaller than mg. Follow-up: Where is N larger than mg?

54. R v 1) F c = N + mg 2) F c = mg – N 3) F c = T + N – mg 4) F c = N 5) F c = mg A skier goes over a small round hill with radius R. Since she is in circular motion, there has to be a centripetal force. At the top of the hill, what is F c of the skier equal to? ConcepTest 5.19bGoing in Circles II ConcepTest 5.19b Going in Circles II

55. R v F c points toward the center of the circle, i.e., downward in this case.weight vector downnormal force up F c = mg – N F c points toward the center of the circle, i.e., downward in this case. The weight vector points down and the normal force (exerted by the hill) points up. The magnitude of the net force, therefore, is: F c = mg – N gmggmg N A skier goes over a small round hill with radius R. Since she is in circular motion, there has to be a centripetal force. At the top of the hill, what is F c of the skier equal to? ConcepTest 5.19bGoing in Circles II ConcepTest 5.19b Going in Circles II Follow-up: What happens when the skier goes into a small dip? 1) F c = N + mg 2) F c = mg – N 3) F c = T + N – mg 4) F c = N 5) F c = mg

56. R v top 1) F c = T – mg 2) F c = T + N – mg 3) F c = T + mg 4) F c = T 5) F c = mg You swing a ball at the end of string in a vertical circle. Since the ball is in circular motion there has to be a centripetal force. At the top of the ball’s path, what is F c equal to? ConcepTest 5.19cGoing in Circles III ConcepTest 5.19c Going in Circles III

57. R v T gmggmg You swing a ball at the end of string in a vertical circle. Since the ball is in circular motion there has to be a centripetal force. At the top of the ball’s path, what is F c equal to? F c points toward the center of the circle, i.e. downward in this case. weight vectordown tension down F c = T + mg F c points toward the center of the circle, i.e. downward in this case. The weight vector points down and the tension (exerted by the string) also points down. The magnitude of the net force, therefore, is: F c = T + mg ConcepTest 5.19cGoing in Circles III ConcepTest 5.19c Going in Circles III Follow-up: What is F c at the bottom of the ball’s path? 1) F c = T – mg 2) F c = T + N – mg 3) F c = T + mg 4) F c = T 5) F c = mg