Physlet-based Exercises

Restart.  The length of the vector represents the magnitude of the force.  Which of the above is a possible free-body diagram?

Advantages

• Interactive
• Discourages plug-n-chug
• Intermediate step between real-world data analysis (lab) and theoretical construct (homework problems)

Does it enhance student learning?

Click on the complete free-body diagram animation below. 

Original problem and script: Illustration 4.2, Physlet Physics
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