Free Body Diagram Help: Learn How to Draw It

[bobmarly12345]

Homework Statement

can anyone show me what the free body diagram of this would look like?
Thankyou

 

[SammyS]

Homework Statement

can anyone show me what the free body diagram of this would look like?
Thank you

For which body do you want the Free Body Diagram? ... mass K, mass L, the pulley at N, or the junction of the cables at H

 

[bobmarly12345]

well the question asks me to work out the mass of K

 

[HallsofIvy]

There are three forces acting at H. First there is a horizontal force acting toward point G. Second, there is a vertical force due to the weight of K. Third there is a force toward point N. The magnitude of the downward force is, of course, mg. The magnitude of the force toward N is the same as the weight of the mass at L. Decompose the force toward N into its horizontal and vertical components.

 

[paranormal]

I would be happy to assist you with understanding and drawing a free body diagram. A free body diagram is a visual representation of all the forces acting on an object. It is an important tool in physics and engineering to help understand and analyze the motion of objects.

To draw a free body diagram, you first need to identify the object you are studying and all the forces acting on it. These forces can include gravity, normal force, friction, tension, and any other external forces. Once you have identified all the forces, you can draw a simple sketch of the object and label each force with an arrow indicating its direction and magnitude.

For example, if you are studying a box on a flat surface, you would draw a rectangle to represent the box and label it with the force of gravity pointing downwards. You would also label the normal force pointing upwards, as it is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity. If the box is being pushed or pulled, you would also include arrows representing those forces.

Remember to always include a scale and direction on your diagram to accurately represent the forces. Also, be sure to label your diagram clearly so that anyone viewing it can understand what each force represents.

I hope this explanation helps you to better understand and draw a free body diagram. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. Good luck with your homework!