DC -- problem solving strategies

When trying to solve problems in physics, you can determine if Newton's laws will be used if the problem involves ____.

• buoyancy

• sound waves

• magnetism

• forces

Which character was shown in a diagram example in the reading?

• Sonic leaping across a distance

• Mario pushing a box

• Tarzan on a vine

• Mickey Mouse in a car

When drawing a diagram of a physics problem, what details must be accurate when drawing force vectors?

• length and volume

• length and direction

• force and direction

• force and mass

Which equation accurately models the system shown in the free-body diagram?

• T = -w

• T = w

• -T = -w

• T - w

A diagram showing the system of interest and all of the external forces.

• force diagram

• free-body diagram

• directional sketch

• vector equation

What information is shown on a free-body diagram?

• acceleration

• mass

• velocity

• force

Once a free-body diagram is drawn, Newton’s ____ law can be applied to solve the problem.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Which forces are considered when solving problems?

• internal

• external

• both internal and external forces