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This study guide covers free-body diagrams (FBDs), including steps for drawing them, common forces (gravitational, buoyant, normal, friction, applied, air resistance, electric/magnetic), and their application in problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of FBDs for understanding forces and provides practice questions and exam tips focusing on force analysis, problem-solving strategies, and common pitfalls.
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Question 1 of 11
What is the primary purpose of a free-body diagram (FBD)? 🧐
To calculate the net force on an object
To visualize all the internal forces acting on an object
To visualize all the external forces acting on an object
To determine the object's acceleration directly