Force Body Diagrams

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What is a Force Body 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 is Net Force?

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The vector sum of all the forces acting on an object, determining its acceleration.

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How do you calculate Net Force?

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Net Force = Sum of all forces acting on the object (considering direction).

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What does an arrow represent in a Force Body Diagram?

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An arrow represents the magnitude and direction of a force acting on an object.

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What is an Applied Force?

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A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

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What is Frictional Force?

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The force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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What is Normal Force?

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

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What is Gravitational Force?

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The force of attraction between two masses, commonly experienced as weight.

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What is the role of the direction of forces in a Force Body Diagram?

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The direction indicates how the forces are acting on the object, which affects its motion.

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What is the significance of the length of arrows in a Force Body Diagram?

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The length of the arrows represents the magnitude of the forces; longer arrows indicate stronger forces.