
Solving Free Body Diagram Problems: Key Steps
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Physics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a free body diagram in physics?
To calculate numerical values only
To visualize all the forces acting on a body
To measure the weight of an object
To determine the velocity of an object
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving a free body diagram problem?
Sum the forces
Draw the free body diagram
Break forces into components
Redraw the free body diagram
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force is broken into components in the sled problem?
Force of tension
Force of gravity
Force normal
Force of kinetic friction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What trigonometric function is used to find the force of tension in the y direction?
Cotangent
Tangent
Sine
Cosine
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force opposes motion and is parallel to the ground?
Force of tension
Force of gravity
Force normal
Force of kinetic friction
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the cosine of theta represent in the context of force components?
Force in the x direction
Force of gravity
Force in the y direction
Total force of tension
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is redrawing the free body diagram considered useful?
It is a mandatory step in physics
It makes the diagram look better
It prevents common mistakes
It helps in memorizing the forces
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