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The document discusses the concept and importance of free-body diagrams (FBD) in engineering and physics, highlighting their role in visualizing and solving problems involving forces. It outlines the objectives of using FBDs, which include simplifying complex problems and aiding in calculations of unknown variables. Additionally, the document provides a step-by-step guide on how to draw a free-body diagram, emphasizing the identification and labeling of forces acting on an object.

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The document discusses the concept and importance of free-body diagrams (FBD) in engineering and physics, highlighting their role in visualizing and solving problems involving forces. It outlines the objectives of using FBDs, which include simplifying complex problems and aiding in calculations of unknown variables. Additionally, the document provides a step-by-step guide on how to draw a free-body diagram, emphasizing the identification and labeling of forces acting on an object.

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Free Body Diagram

 Paper Name : Engineering Mechanics


 Paper Code : ES-ME 301
 Student Name : Souvik Sardar
 University Roll : 13001621106
 Department : Electrical Engineering
 Techno Main Salt Lake
Introduction
 The concept of a free-body diagram is widely used in engineering
and physics. A free-body diagram is a force diagram (a graphic,
dematerialized, symbolic representation) that shows the relative
magnitude and direction of all forces that act on an object in a
specified situation. All forces and moments acting on the object
are represented using two dimensional or three-dimensional
representation using the free body diagram or FBD concept. As
the forces are vector quantity, FBD is also known as a vector
diagram. In this article, we will explore more details about the
free body diagram.
Objective
 The objective of the free body diagram is to deconstruct a given
problem by using only the necessary information.
 Students can use this diagram as a reference for setting up the
calculations to find unknown variables, for example, force directions,
moments, or force magnitudes.
 Free-Body Diagram allows students to clearly visualize a particular
problem in its entirety or closely analyze a particular portion of a more
complex problem. So basically, FBD is a very useful aid to visualize and
solve engineering problems.
 Note that, for solving a complex problem, a series of free body diagrams
may be required.
How to Draw Free Body Diagram

 Step 1: Draw the object with no extra features.


 Step 2: Identify the forces acting on the box. The box has mass,
so it should also have weight, and a force acting downward.
Because the stationary box is on a surface, there is a normal
force that acts perpendicular to the surface. Further, attached to
the box, there is a rope with tension applied. This tension force
will act in the direction of the rope. Since the rope is directly
attached to the box and in order to move it up the incline, there
will be frictional force impeding movement. This force will then
act in the opposite direction, down the incline.
 Step 3: Add the forces to the image of the object and label the
directions of forces in degrees from the vertical or horizontal
axis as understood by the geometry in the example. Refer above
figure that shows above 3 steps.
 Step 4: Label all the known values. At this point, weight is known,
that is mass 50 kg multiplied by gravitational constant 9.8 m/. The
FBD now contains all the given, important information.
 Step 5: As a general rule, the Free-Body Diagram has to be oriented,
so that the direction of movement is along with one of the principal
axes. In this example, the entire diagram could be reoriented by
rotating it to 30° counter-clockwise. This step results in the direction
of movement that occurs along the x-axis, and this results in three of
the four forces that also get oriented along the x or y-axis.
Reference: Books Name or Any other
sources
 R.S. Khurmi, “Engineering Mechanics”, S.Chand Publications
 Wikipedia

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