Free Body Diagram: True or False?

In summary, a free-body diagram is a diagram that contains all the forces acting on an object. It is not a picture, but a simplified drawing. The correct answers to the statements are False, False, and True, respectively.
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Homework Statement



A free-body diagram is:
A picture of the object. (True/False)
A diagram that contains all the forces that the object exerts on other objects. (True/False)
A diagram that contains all the forces acting on the object. (True/False)

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The Attempt at a Solution



Pretty sure it's

1.Can't decide, kinda ambiguous. It's more of a simple drawing, not a picture. I'll go with False.
2. False (not sure)
3. True (not sure)
 
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Start with (3) and convince yourself whether this statement is true or false. The answers to (1) and (2) should then readily follow. You might also want to click on free-body diagram
 
  • #3
I got it already,

answer was

False
False
True

but yeah ur right, picture vs diagram haha
 

Related to Free Body Diagram: True or False?

1. What is a free body diagram?

A free body diagram is a simplified representation of an object or system, showing all the forces acting on it. It is used to analyze the forces and motion of the object.

2. Are free body diagrams always accurate?

No, free body diagrams are not always accurate. They are simplified representations and may not show all the forces acting on an object, especially in complex systems.

3. Can a free body diagram show the direction of forces?

Yes, a free body diagram can show the direction of forces by using arrows to indicate the direction in which the force is acting.

4. Is it necessary to include all types of forces in a free body diagram?

Yes, it is important to include all types of forces in a free body diagram, including gravity, normal force, friction, and applied forces. This allows for a comprehensive analysis of the object's motion.

5. How can a free body diagram be used to solve problems?

A free body diagram can be used to solve problems by summing up all the forces acting on an object and applying Newton's laws of motion. This can help determine the acceleration, velocity, and position of the object.

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