Free Body Diagrams Review

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What is a Free Body Diagram?

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

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What does Net Force mean?

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The vector sum of all the forces acting on an object.

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What is the formula to calculate Net Force?

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Net Force = Sum of all forces acting on the object.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What are Balanced Forces?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

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What are Unbalanced Forces?

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Forces that are not equal and opposite, resulting in a net force that causes a change in motion.

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What is the role of Gravity in Free Body Diagrams?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, often represented as acting downward.

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How do you determine the direction of Net Force?

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The direction of the Net Force is the same as the direction of the greater force when forces are unbalanced.

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What is the significance of 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.

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What is an example of an Applied Force?

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A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object, such as pushing a box.