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4.6 Exercise 3

Avg difficulty 2.5

Which statement is true about drawing free-body diagrams?

  1. Drawing a free-body diagram should be the last step in solving a problem about forces.
  2. Drawing a free-body diagram helps you compare forces quantitatively.
  3. The forces in a free-body diagram should always balance.
  4. Drawing a free-body diagram can help you determine the net force.

OpenStax College Physics 2e, 4.6 Problem-Solving Strategies, exercise 3

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