Physics - Free Body Diagrams

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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 it mean for forces to be balanced?

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The net force acting on an object is zero, resulting in no acceleration.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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The net force acting on an object is not zero, resulting in acceleration.

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What is the normal force?

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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 frictional force?

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The force that opposes the motion of an object in contact with a 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 tension force?

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The force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight.

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How do you determine the net force acting on an object?

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By vectorially adding all the forces acting on the object.

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What is the formula for calculating the net force?

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Net force (F_net) = F1 + F2 + ... + Fn, where F1, F2, ..., Fn are the individual forces.

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What is the significance of a constant velocity in terms of forces?

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It indicates that the net force acting on the object is zero.