Free Body Diagrams & Net Forces practice

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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. It shows all the external forces acting on the object, represented as arrows.

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What does it mean for an object to be in equilibrium?

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An object is in equilibrium when the net force acting on it is zero, meaning all the forces are balanced.

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What is the equation for net force?

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What is the force of gravity equation?

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What is the normal force?

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The normal force is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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Can an object be in motion if the net forces are balanced?

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Yes, an object can be in motion even if the net forces are balanced, as long as it was already in motion before the forces were applied.

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What happens to an object at rest when net forces are balanced?

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If the net forces are balanced, the object will remain at rest.

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

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The direction of forces in a Free Body Diagram indicates how the forces interact with each other, determining the net force and the object's motion.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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What does it mean if the net force is not zero?

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If the net force is not zero, the object will experience acceleration in the direction of the net force.