Understanding Free Body Diagrams

Understanding Free Body Diagrams

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a free body diagram?

To determine the mass of an object

To calculate the speed of an object

To visually represent the forces acting on an object

To measure the distance traveled by an object

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sled example, which force is NOT mentioned?

Force of kinetic friction

Force of tension

Force of gravity

Force of air resistance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to break forces into components?

To simplify the calculation of net force

To increase the number of forces in the diagram

To make the diagram more colorful

To eliminate the need for trigonometry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of redrawing the free body diagram after breaking forces into components?

It helps in visualizing the problem better

It reduces the number of forces

It makes the diagram more complex

It is a requirement for all physics problems

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in solving a free body diagram problem?

Summing the forces in a new direction

Drawing the diagram again

Calculating the speed of the object

Measuring the distance traveled