Conceptual Dynamics - Independent Learning

Applying Newton's Second Law - Conceptual Example 5.6-4

 

A yo-yo swings from a string like a pendulum.

 

 

Draw a free-body diagram of the yo-yo when it is at the bottom of its motion.

 

 

 

 

Draw a free-body diagram of the yo-yo when it has swung up to an angle of 45 degrees?

 

 

 

 

At an angle of 50 degrees, the string suddenly breaks. Draw a free-body diagram of the yo-yo the instant after the string breaks.