I would like to share some simple suggestions for you: 1) Read the letter of the problem twice. 2) Make a list of the numerical data that the letter provides. 3) The first thing you must do to trace the FBD is draw a cartesian coordinate system and choose the positive direction of the axes...
My name is Daniel and I live in Uruguay. I teach physics in secundary school, but I have never stopped reading physics' textbooks since I graduate in university. My first goal to join PF is to discuss about textbooks. See you soon!