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When an object experiences multiple forces acting on it, what is the first step to determine the net force in any direction?

A) Write a net force equation in the horizontal direction.

B) Draw a free body diagram.

C) Write a net force equation in the vertical direction.

D) Count the number of forces in all directions and take the average.

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When an object experiences multiple forces acting on it, you should start with a free body diagram. Option B.

What is the first thing you should do?

Drawing a free body diagram is the first step to determine the net force when an object experiences multiple forces.

A free body diagram is a simplified representation of an object with all the external forces acting on it represented by arrows. Each force is labeled with its magnitude and direction. By creating a free body diagram, you can visually understand the forces acting on the object and their respective directions.

Once you have the diagram, you can start writting the equations.

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