Question

which velocity tails and force arrows would you add to show the force on this acm pod, and its velocity after the force?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial velocity

Draw an arrow representing the initial velocity of the ACM pod, with its tail at the starting - point of the pod's motion.

Step2: Determine force direction

Based on the nature of the force acting on the ACM pod (e.g., gravitational, thrust, etc.), draw a force arrow. The tail of the force arrow should be at the point of application of the force on the pod.

Step3: Find final velocity

Use Newton's second law ($\vec{F} = m\vec{a}$) to find the acceleration $\vec{a}=\frac{\vec{F}}{m}$. Then, using kinematic equations (e.g., $\vec{v}=\vec{v}_0+\vec{a}t$) to determine the final velocity. Draw an arrow for the final velocity with its tail at the end - point of the motion during the time the force acts.

Answer:

Draw an initial velocity tail at the starting - point of the pod's motion, a force arrow at the point of force application on the pod, and a final velocity tail at the end - point of the motion during the force - application time.