Draw a sketch of a 2 pound book at rest on a level surface. Write a force inventory and draw a free body diagram.
To draw a sketch of a 2-pound book at rest on a level surface and provide a force inventory and free body diagram, follow these steps:
Step 1: Sketch the Book
Start by drawing a horizontal line to represent the level surface. On top of the line, draw a rectangle to represent the book. Label the rectangle as "Book."
Step 2: Force Inventory
Identify all the forces acting on the book and create a force inventory. In this case, we have:
- Weight (W): The force due to gravity that pulls the book downwards. Its magnitude can be calculated using the formula: W = mass x acceleration due to gravity. Since the book weighs 2 pounds, the weight force will be 2 pounds.
Step 3: Free Body Diagram
Now, draw a free body diagram to represent the forces acting on the book. In the diagram:
- Draw an arrow pointing downwards from the center of the book to represent the weight force (W).
- Label the arrow as "W = 2lb" to indicate the magnitude of the weight force.
That's it! You have successfully drawn a sketch of a 2-pound book at rest on a level surface, created a force inventory, and drawn a free body diagram.