Back to Search Start Over

Getting Students to Provide Direction When Drawing Free-Body Diagrams.

Authors :
Mattson, Mark
Source :
Physics Teacher. Oct2004, Vol. 42 Issue 7, p398-399. 2p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Suggests a technique when drawing Free-Body Diagrams (FBD) which is a part of teaching mechanics to physics students. Example of a typical FBD involving an inclined plane; Reason behind the choice of a coordinate system in drawing an FBD; Advantages of the suggested technique to the study of physics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031921X
Volume :
42
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14637206
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.1804656