Physics Free Body Diagram

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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 applied force represent in a Free Body Diagram?

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The force that is applied to an object by an external source.

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What is the weight force in a Free Body Diagram?

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The force due to gravity acting on an object, directed downward.

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What is the normal force?

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The support force exerted by a surface perpendicular to the object in contact with it.

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What role does friction play in motion?

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Friction opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.

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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.

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What is drag force?

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The resistance force experienced by an object moving through a fluid (like air or water).

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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How do you calculate net force?

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