Free Body Diagrams

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What is a Free Body Diagram?

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A free body diagram is a visual representation of the forces acting on an object.

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What does an unbalanced force cause an object to do?

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The object accelerates.

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What should be represented as arrows in a Free Body Diagram?

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Forces.

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What is the normal force?

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It acts perpendicular to a contact surface.

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What is the role of gravity in a Free Body Diagram?

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Gravity is a force that acts downward on an object.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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The object remains at rest or moves with constant velocity.

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How do you determine the net force acting on an object?

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By vectorially adding all the forces acting on the object.

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What is frictional force?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is tension in the context of Free Body Diagrams?

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A force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight.

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What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

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Static friction acts on an object at rest, while kinetic friction acts on an object in motion.