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The picture shows physics lab site why does the discount straight down into the glass when we quickly pull the index card away from the glass in a horizontal direction? Is it because of inertia, kinetic friction, static friction or equilibrium
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Based on the given information, the most likely explanation for the discount dropping straight down into the glass when the index card is quickly pulled away from the glass in a horizontal direction is due to inertia.
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. When the index card is pulled horizontally, the discount initially moves along with the card due to the static friction between the card and the discount. However, when the card is suddenly moved away, the discount tends to retain its original state of rest or motion. As a result, the discount falls straight down into the glass as it continues to move in the downward direction due to its inertia.
It is important to note that the other options, such as kinetic friction, static friction, and equilibrium, do not accurately explain the observed phenomenon in the given scenario.
Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. When the index card is pulled horizontally, the discount initially moves along with the card due to the static friction between the card and the discount. However, when the card is suddenly moved away, the discount tends to retain its original state of rest or motion. As a result, the discount falls straight down into the glass as it continues to move in the downward direction due to its inertia.
It is important to note that the other options, such as kinetic friction, static friction, and equilibrium, do not accurately explain the observed phenomenon in the given scenario.
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