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This study guide covers forces and free-body diagrams in AP Physics C: Mechanics. It explains forces as vector quantities, including contact forces (friction, normal, and tension). The guide details constructing and interpreting free-body diagrams, emphasizing proper coordinate system choice and vector representation. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips focusing on applying these concepts.
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What does it mean for a force to be a vector quantity? 🤔
It only has magnitude
It only has direction
It has both magnitude and direction
It has only magnitude and not direction