Draw Freebody Diagram: 10+ Forces at Rest

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The discussion revolves around creating a free body diagram (FBD) of an object at rest with 10 or 11 forces acting on it. The original poster considers using an image of a cat on a ball but realizes it doesn't meet the criteria of being at rest. Suggestions include using a hot air balloon basket, which can incorporate multiple forces such as ropes connecting to the balloon, objects inside the basket, and tethering to the ground. Additional forces like wind can also be included to meet the assignment's requirements. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creatively identifying forces in a static scenario.
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This isn't a problem, its just an assignment I've been given. I need to draw the FBD of an object/person at rest that has 10 or 11 forces on it.

I was thinking of using this: http://www.canada-shops.com/Stores/michaelrodents/Images/Category/190372.jpg
but i can only think of 5 forces so far (Fnormal, Fgravity, Fteacup, Fbook, Fumbrella+fishbowl). Is there anymore you can find? And if there isn't 10 forces on it, could you suggest something that probably will? (I was previously thinking about a snowboard, but it needs to be at rest).
 
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Hi checkmarks!
:smile: erm … that cat isn't at rest, either! :smile:

How about the basket of a balloon?
 
isn't it? if the cat isn't moving on the ball and the ball is still?

hmm...i can only think of a few...please expand?
thankss
 
checkmarks said:
hmm...i can only think of a few...please expand?
thankss

Well, for a start, you could put dozens of ropes on the basket, joining it to the balloon itself.

And you could have various different objects on the floor of the basket.

And other objects suspended under the basket.

And one or more ropes tethering it to the ground.

And the wind … :smile:
 
thank you so much!
 
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