free body diagram
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A simplified drawing of a single object showing all the forces acting on it, with the object represented as a dot or a simple shape.
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Which word fits the gap? "Drawing a _____ first made it much easier to work out the block's acceleration."
Answer: free body diagram
In your own words, what does "free body diagram" mean?
A simplified drawing of a single object showing all the forces acting on it, with the object represented as a dot or a simple shape.
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