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Unit 3, Introduction to Forces

Worksheet 2, Force Diagrams

Name_______________________________
Date__________________Period________

Draw a force diagram for the specified object in each of the following situations. On the physical diagram, draw a
dotted line around the object or objects included in your system. Draw each of the forces acting on the object, making
the length of each vector represent the magnitude of the force. Each force should be labeled using the system

discussed in class. Specifically each force should be labeled with a capital F, followed by a subscript which
describes the type of force, followed by two subscripts which describes the feeler of the force and the
dealer of the force. Define your subscripts by indicating what letter you are using to represent the feeler and each
of the dealers. Use a ruler! Draw forces in pencil. Specify your sign conventions for the vertical and horizontal
directions in the appropriate blanks. Write the net force equations which indicate the net force on your system in both
the horizontal and vertical dimensions. In the blank to the right of the physical diagram, represent the object as a
particle by drawing a dot in the middle of the blank.
Type of
Force

FT OB
Force

What the force is by.


The dealer of the force.

Use the following symbols for the various force types:


FG
FN
FT
Ff

What the force is on.


The feeler of the force.

1. A bird sitting motionless on a


perch.

Gravitational Force
Normal Force
Tension Force
Frictional Force

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

2. Draw a force diagram for a


hockey player, moving at a
constant velocity, across
frictionless ice.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

3. Draw a force diagram for a


baseball player who slows as he
slides into the base.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

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4. Draw a force diagram for the


chandelier which is suspended
from the ceiling by a chain.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

5. Draw a force diagram for the


bucket of water that is being
raised from the well at a constant
velocity.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

6. Draw a force diagram for a


skydiver who has just left the
plane and is accelerating toward
the ground.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

7. Draw a force diagram for a


skydiver who is descending at a
constant velocity.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

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8. Draw a force diagram for the


basketball in the middle of a free
throw.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

9. Draw a force diagram for a


hurdler as she clears a hurdle.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

10. Draw a force diagram for an


airplane flying at a constant
velocity in level flight.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

11. Draw a force diagram for the


water skier.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

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12. Sketch a force diagram for the


person stretching.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

13. Draw a force diagram for the sled. Sign Conventions:


Note that the pull on the sled is at
an angle.

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

14. Draw a force diagram for the ring Sign Conventions:


that holds the three ropes together.

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

15. Draw a force diagram for the girl


on the swing.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

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16. Draw a force diagram for the


squirrel sitting motionless on a
sloped roof.

Sign Conventions:

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

17. Draw a force diagram for the skier Sign Conventions:


who moves down the hill.

Force Diagram:

Net Force Equation(s):

F
F

Subscript Definitions:

18.

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