Force Diagrams

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What is a force diagram?

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A visual representation that shows all the forces acting on an object, including their direction and magnitude.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Forces are balanced when they are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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Forces are unbalanced when they are not equal, causing a change in the object's motion.

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What force opposes the motion of an object?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is the role of gravity in force diagrams?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, acting downward in force diagrams.

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How can you tell the strength of a force in a force diagram?

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The size or length of the arrow in a force diagram indicates the strength of the force.

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What happens when two people pull on a rope with equal force?

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They will not move at all, as the forces are balanced.

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What is the normal force?

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The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with a surface, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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How does friction affect the motion of an object?

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Friction opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down or preventing it from moving.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force in everyday life?

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A car accelerating when the driver presses the gas pedal is an example of an unbalanced force.

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