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No, never. They act perpendicularly, so they could never cancel. Only forces which act parallel and in the opposite direction can cancel.

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What is vertical shaft?

A vertical shaft is a narrow passage or opening that extends vertically through a structure or object. It is typically used for ventilation, utility access, or as a means of vertical transportation, such as an elevator shaft.


Is length horizontal or diagonal?

Length is a measurement that typically refers to the longer side or dimension of an object, usually running horizontally or vertically. It is not considered diagonal, which refers to a measurement taken at an angle across the object.


Why don't you do any work when you carry an object art a constant velocity?

Well, if you do that for a while, you could certainly raise a sweat, and you would say that you've done a lot of work. But in the strict Physics definition of "work", none of it has been done to the object you carried. The strict definition is: Force acting through a distance. Referring to the object you carry: -- You don't move it vertically. You just hold it there against the force of gravity, but your vertical force doesn't move it up or down. So no work is done vertically. -- Horizontally, the speed is constant. No force is required to maintain a constant speed, so no work is done horizontally either.


Do action and reaction forces acting in opposite directions cancel out because they act on different objects?

In order to cancel out, they must act on the same object.


Is the acceleration due to gravity always pointing vertically downward even for an object whose velocity is vertically upward?

Yes, the acceleration due to gravity always points vertically downward, regardless of the direction of an object's velocity. This is because gravity is a force that attracts objects towards the center of the Earth.

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What is the furthest distance an object has been thrown by a human vertically and horizontally?

Horizontally


Is acceleration greater when the object is thrown vertically or horizontally?

Acceleration is dependent on the initial velocity of how fast the object is leaving the projectile. The vertical acceleration is greater when the object is falling than when the object reaches the peak in height. However, if the object is thrown horizontally and there is no parabola in its shape then there is not as great of an acceleration.


Length by height or height by length?

Length by height.Addition:About artworks it is always height by length.


What are the differences between projectile motion and free fall?

Projectile motion involves an object moving both horizontally and vertically, while free fall is when an object falls only vertically due to gravity. In projectile motion, the object has an initial horizontal velocity, while in free fall, the object is only affected by gravity.


Is it easier to pull an object or lift it?

It is generally easier to lift an object vertically than to pull it horizontally, as lifting utilizes the force of gravity to assist in the motion. Pulling an object horizontally requires overcoming friction and additional force to move the object.


How does gravity affect object that are moving horizontally?

The force of gravity is the same, whether the object doesn't move at all, whether it moves horizontally, vertically, diagonally, or whatever. The force is about 9.8 newton/kilogram.Therefore, if no other forces act on the object, it will accelerate downward at a rate of 9.8 meters/second squared - again, no matter how the object is moving at any given time. Under gravity (and assuming no other forces are significant - such as air resistance), an object that initially moves horizontally will have the tendency to move in a parabola.


How does changing the angle of a catapult affect the objects speed?

Changing the angle of a catapult can affect the speed of the object it launches. A higher launch angle can increase the speed as it allows the object to travel a longer horizontal distance. However, if the angle is too high, it may sacrifice some speed because more energy is directed vertically instead of horizontally.


The motion of an object thrown at an angle is motion?

The motion of an object thrown at an angle is projectile motion. This type of motion involves the object following a curved path due to a combination of its initial velocity and the force of gravity acting upon it. The object moves both horizontally and vertically as it travels through the air.


True or false an object that is dropped will hit the ground before an object that is thrown horizontally from the same height?

False, provided the drop occurs no sooner than the throw, and the ground is flat .


Why don't mirrors flip vertically?

Mirrors do not flip vertically because they reflect light in a way that preserves the orientation of objects. This means that the top of an object will still appear at the top in the mirror reflection, and the bottom will still be at the bottom. Mirrors only flip horizontally, which is why text appears reversed in a mirror.


Can airliner jet glide without fuel?

to a certain degree yes but it may probably go into stall. A glide is when an aircraft or object travels horizontally while dropping vertically. If it doesn't glide, then it drops vertically---i.e. a rock. If it can travel horizontally the same distance as the distance it falls, this is referred to as a 1:1 (one-to-one) glide slope. Many aircraft can not do this and will drop faster than they fly forward.


What You can drag to adjust the size of an object?

You can drag the corner handles of an object to adjust its size while maintaining its proportions. You can also drag the side handles to stretch or squash the object horizontally or vertically. Finally, some programs may allow you to adjust the size by entering specific dimensions in a menu or panel.