Question

1. Read each description below. Choose the force diagram (free-body diagram) that best represents the description. The forces are acting on the object in red type. You may neglect the effects of air resistance.
A. Mindy's Christmas tree ornament hangs motionless on a tree.
B. Corey's Christmas tree ornament is falling to the floor.
C. A ball thrown by Ginger is moving upward through the air.
D. A ball dropped by Melissa is falling downward toward the floor.
E. Matt's book is motionless on a table.
F. A ball that was thrown upward by Yvonne is at the top of its path.

For each statement, please choose a diagram representing the force on the object. (Diagrams are in the attachment)

Answer 1

A. Mindy's Christmas tree ornament hangs motionless on a tree. --- Diagram C
B. Corey's Christmas tree ornament is falling to the floor. --- Diagram A
C. A ball thrown by Ginger is moving upward through the air. --- Diagram B
D. A ball dropped by Melissa is falling downward toward the floor. --- Diagram A
E. Matt's book is motionless on a table. --- Diagram C
F. A ball that was thrown upward by Yvonne is at the top of its path --- Diagram A.