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Write a brief scenario of what could be represented by the free body diagram above.

Please help!! Write a brief scenario of what could be represented by the free body-example-1
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Answer:

This could represent something like sliding a small rock across an icy lake.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 20N force of gravity (weight), and 20N normal force exerted back onto the object imply it is on the ground and has no vertical motion. There is a net force of 0N

An 80N force to the left and a 5N force to the right create a net force of 75N to the left. This means that there is a force acting on the object that makes it accelerate to the left. 80N represents a push or pull force and 5N represents a relatively small frictional force due to the object being slid on a surface such as steel or in this case ice.

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