Instructional Video

Free Body Diagrams

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How can you keep track of all the forces acting on an object? Pupils learn how to use a free body diagram to represent the forces acting on an object. After explaining the different forces, the instructor leads viewers through a series of examples. This represents the sixth lesson in a series of 15. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pause the video and allow learners to draw each diagram; play the video so they can check their work
  • Create practice examples to provide independent practice
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires an understanding of vectors
  • Represents the sixth lesson in a series of 15. 
Pros
  • Incorporates video games within examples, which should motivate some pupils
  • Provides many examples to allow repeated practice
Cons
  • None