Force Diagrams

This diagram can be used to indicate which of the following? (TWO correct answers)

• a object at rest

• an object moving at a constant velocity (speed)

• an object accelerating

• (Trick question -- there is only one correct answer)

• an object decelerating

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Name the missing force...

• weight force

• normal force

• applied force

• frictional force

Name the missing force...

• frictional force

• weight force

• thrust

• buoyant force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Name the missing force...

• tension force

• gravitational force

• normal force

• applied force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A leftward force is applied to a crate to push it across the floor at a constant speed. Which is the correct force diagram?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which way is the object moving?

• it's either not moving or moving at a constant speed due to balanced forces

• to the right

• to the bottom

• up

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A Newton is a unit of...

• force

• inertia

• acceleration

• velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

In a force diagram the size or length of the arrow tells you:

• the strength of the force

• the distance of the force

• the direction of the force

Which of the following force diagrams correctly represents a book resting on a table?

• A) A single downward arrow labeled 'Weight' and an upward arrow labeled 'Normal Force' of equal length.

• B) A single upward arrow labeled 'Weight'.

• C) A single downward arrow labeled 'Normal Force'.

• D) Two arrows pointing to the right labeled 'Friction' and 'Normal Force'.

In a force diagram, what does the direction of an arrow represent?

• A) The magnitude of the force

• B) The type of force

• C) The direction in which the force acts

• D) The speed of the object