Free Body Diagram

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What is a Free Body Diagram (FBD)?

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A graphical representation used to visualize the forces acting on an object.

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What forces are typically represented in a Free Body Diagram?

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Forces such as gravitational force, normal force, tension force, frictional force, and applied force.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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When the net force acting on an object is zero, resulting in no acceleration.

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What is the net force?

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The vector sum of all forces acting on an object.

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How do you determine the direction of net force in a Free Body Diagram?

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By adding the forces acting in the same direction and subtracting those acting in the opposite direction.

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What is tension force?

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

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What is normal force?

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The support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with a surface.

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What is frictional force?

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The force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

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What happens to the net force when an object is at rest?

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The net force is zero, indicating that all forces are balanced.

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What is the significance of the direction of forces in a Free Body Diagram?

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The direction indicates how the forces affect the motion of the object.