Free Body Diagrams Quiz

What is a Free Body Diagram (FBD)?

• A diagram showing all the forces acting on an object

• A diagram showing the internal structure of an object

• A diagram showing the velocity of an object

• A diagram showing the energy transformations in an object

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Which of the following forces is typically included in a Free Body Diagram?

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Nuclear force

• Electrical force

When drawing a Free Body Diagram for a book resting on a table, which forces should be included?

• Gravitational force and normal force

• Gravitational force and frictional force

• Normal force and tension force

• Frictional force and tension force

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

If an object is in equilibrium, what can be said about the forces in its free body diagram?

• The forces are balanced

• The forces are unbalanced

• There are no forces acting on the object

• The object is accelerating

A block is sliding down an inclined plane. Which forces should be included in its Free Body Diagram?

• Gravitational force, normal force, and frictional force

• Gravitational force, tension force, and normal force

• Normal force, frictional force, and tension force

• Gravitational force, frictional force, and tension force

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

How does the normal force act in relation to the surface in a Free Body Diagram?

• Perpendicular to the surface

• Parallel to the surface

• At an angle to the surface

• Opposite to the direction of motion

In a Free Body Diagram, what does the length of an arrow representing a force indicate?

• The direction of the force

• The magnitude of the force

• The type of force

• The point of application of the force

When a woman stands with two feet on a scale, the scale reads 280 N. When she lifts one foot, the scale reads .

• less than 280 N

• more than 280 N.

• 280 N.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Which of Newton's laws is shown?

• 1st law

• 3rd law

• 2nd law

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Why is it harder for the boy in Image B to get down the hill?

• Motion
• Friction
• Work
• Displacement

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1