4.3 Free-body Diagrams Flashcards

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1
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Define a free-body diagram

A

A diagram that represents the forces acting on a single object

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2
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What direction does the normal contact force act in?

A

Perpendicular to the surface

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3
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Define tension

A

The pulling force exerted by a string, cable or chain on an object

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