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8.48 Draw and Label Free Body Diagrams Worksheet

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Draw and Label Free‑Body Diagrams - Which option best represent forces with arrows showing size and direction, including weight, normal, applied, friction, and tension as appropriate? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑2; CCC: Systems/Models; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Grade 8

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A box rests on a ramp while a rope pulls down the ramp and friction keeps the box from moving. Which direction can friction point?

AUp the ramp

BDown the ramp only

CStraight up

DPerpendicular to the ramp

Solution & Explanation:If the rope tends to make the box move down the ramp, friction acts up the ramp to oppose that tendency.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A crate on a level floor is pushed right, but the free-body diagram that best explains a leftward acceleration must show what relationship?

AThe leftward friction arrow is longer than the rightward push arrow

BThe rightward push arrow is longer than the leftward friction arrow

CThe horizontal arrows are equal

DThere are no horizontal arrows

Solution & Explanation:A leftward acceleration requires a net force to the left, so the leftward friction must be greater than the rightward push.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which statement best explains why a free-body diagram for a crate on a floor usually includes weight and normal even when the question focuses on horizontal motion?

AVertical forces still act on the crate, and the diagram should show all significant forces on the chosen object

BWeight and normal are optional if the object is not moving up or down

COnly horizontal forces matter in science class

DNormal force replaces weight on floors

Solution & Explanation:A free-body diagram should include all significant forces on the object, not just the ones in the direction of motion.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-PS2-2 (Learners identify which forces act on an object, decide each force direction, and compare arrow lengths to show balanced or unbalanced forces.).