Construction of Free-Body Diagrams
By Kim Ristow
In this learning activity you'll explore a step-by-step process to solve simple free-body diagrams. They identify forces acting in the x or y direction in interactive exercises.
How do you use f=ma to make an equation for the forces that act on a grocery bag resting on the table?
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F(applied)
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F(applied)
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F(gravity)
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F(normal)
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F(gravity)
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F(gravity)
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a free body diagram isa simple diagramthat sbows the sizen and direction of all forceszcting upo n n object
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How do you diagram The instructions written in French were impossible for me to read.
Very informative; excellent animations and descriptions
Posted by Patrick Morrissey on 10/15/2013 2:06:16 PM ReplyGreat idea. As someone else mentioned, the use of the term Applied Force for a tension or pushing force can lead to confusion. Students want to have an applied force in whatever drection an object is moving. Also, best practice (IMHO) suggests every force has three descriptors that are necessary: type (contact - such as normal or friction, or field - such as gravity), direction, and source (e.g. earth, tabletop, shoelace, etc). This kind of gets type and source confused. Direction is done well. I will definitely show this to my students.
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