StoryQuest · Mission 005

Physics · Foundation

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Live relationship∑F=0\sum F = 0
Torque rig. Motor thrust at 360 N. Applied thrust 360 N, Total resistance 180 N. Currently applied thrust is over by 180 N.TORQUE RIGTUNINGAPPLIED THRUSTTOTAL RESISTANCE

Applied thrust

360N

Total resistance

180N

360 N

Torque rig. Motor thrust at 360 N. Applied thrust 360 N, Total resistance 180 N. Currently applied thrust is over by 180 N.

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You arrive at a cable car stalled halfway across a gorge.

Drag and cable friction pull backwards with 180 N. The drive motor is applying the wrong thrust, so the car keeps drifting instead of holding station.