free body diagram homework

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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 the normal force represent in a free body diagram?

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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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What is the applied force in a free body diagram?

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The 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, acting parallel to the surface of contact.

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What is tension force?

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The force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object.

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If two forces act in opposite directions, how do you find the net force?

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and indicate the direction of the larger force.

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What is the significance of direction in free body diagrams?

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Direction indicates the way in which forces are acting on the object, which is crucial for calculating net force.

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What happens when the net force on an object is zero?

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The object is in equilibrium, meaning it will not accelerate and will either remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity.

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What is weight force?

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The force due to gravity acting on an object, calculated as mass times the acceleration due to gravity (W = mg).