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Free Body Diagram

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A free body diagram is a visual representation that shows all the forces acting on an object, without considering its surroundings. It helps analyze and understand the forces involved in an object's motion.

AP course connection

Topic 3.1: 3.1 Work-Energy Theorem

Unit 3
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