Practice question · Fill in the blanks
Complete the statement with the correct term.
To solve a problem involving forces, the first step is usually to draw a free-______ diagram.
Word bank: inertia · time · acceleration · body
Hints
- The term names the sketch showing every force on one chosen object.
- It deliberately excludes forces the object exerts on others.
Show the answer
To solve a problem involving forces, the first step is usually to draw a free-body diagram.
Why
A free-body diagram shows all forces acting on the object of interest.
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