Free-Body Diagrams
Definition
Free-body diagrams are visual representations that show all the forces acting on an object. They help us analyze and understand the motion of objects by isolating the forces acting on them.
Related terms
Newton's Laws: These laws describe how forces affect the motion of objects.
Normal Force: The force exerted by a surface to support an object resting on it.
Tension Force: The force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight.
"Free-Body Diagrams" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
Study guides (2)
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 2.1 Newton's Laws of Motion: First and Second Law
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 2.3 Newton's Laws of Motion: Third Law
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