A crystal chandelier hangs in a fancy ballroom. Draw a free body diagram for the chandelier, including all vertical forcs affecting it.
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Two forces act: weight down and an equal upward tension force applied to the supporting chain that is attached to the ceiling.
To draw a free body diagram for the crystal chandelier, we'll need to consider all the vertical forces acting on it. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start by drawing a dot or a small circle to represent the chandelier. This dot will serve as the reference point for the diagram.
2. Identify the forces acting vertically on the chandelier. In this case, the main forces will be gravity and potentially any support or attachment points.
3. Draw an upward arrow to represent the force exerted by any support or attachment points, such as cables or chains, that are holding the chandelier to the ceiling. Label this force as "T" (for tension).
4. Draw a downward arrow pointing towards the center of the Earth to represent the force of gravity. Label this force as "mg" (mass × acceleration due to gravity).
5. If there are additional vertical forces at play, such as air resistance, you can include them by drawing an arrow in the appropriate direction and labeling it accordingly. However, in most cases, these forces will be negligible for a chandelier.
Remember to label each force with descriptive symbols or letters for clarity.
By following these steps, you should be able to draw a free body diagram for the crystal chandelier considering all the vertical forces affecting it.