A Free Body Diagram is a simplified representation used in physics to illustrate all the forces acting on an object. In these diagrams, the object is represented by a dot or a simple shape. Arrows are drawn to represent the forces, indicating both their direction and relative magnitude. This tool helps students visually analyse the effects of different forces such as gravity, tension, friction, and normal force on the object, making it easier to apply Newton’s laws of motion to solve problems. Free Body Diagrams are essential in the GCSE Physics course for understanding and solving questions related to forces.
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