SCIENCE 7
THIRD QUARTER- lc 3 (b)
Matatag curriculum
Force Diagrams or Free
Body Diagrams
Force Diagrams or Free Body
CONTENT
Diagrams
LEARNING
The learners learn that Scientists and engineers
STANDARD analyze forces to predict their effects on
movement.
Draw a free-body diagram to represent the
LEARNING relative magnitude and direction of the forces
COMPETENCY
involving balanced and
unbalanced forces.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the 80 percent of the learners
will be able to:
1. Define the term "force diagram" or "free body diagram.
2. Demonstrate the proper technique for constructing a force
diagram or free body diagram, using appropriate tools and
measurements.
3. Appreciate the importance of force diagrams or free body
diagrams in understanding the behavior of objects and
predicting their motion by answering the reflection of
learning.
I. Activating Prior Knowledge
Short Review
The teacher will ask the following questions.
"What do you already
know about force
diagrams or free body
diagrams?“
I. Activating Prior Knowledge
Short Review
The teacher will ask the following questions.
Have you encountered
force diagrams or free
body diagrams before?"
"What do you think the
purpose of these
diagrams might be?"
I. Activating Prior Knowledge
Short Review
The teacher will ask the following questions.
Can you describe what
a force diagram or free
body diagram looks
like?
B. Establishing Purpose of the Lesson
1. LESSON PURPOSE
1. Define the term "force diagram" or "free body
diagram.
2. Demonstrate the proper technique for constructing
a force diagram or free body diagram, using
appropriate tools and measurements.
3. Appreciate the importance of force diagrams or free
body diagrams in understanding the behavior of
objects and predicting their motion by answering
B. Establishing Purpose of the Lesson
2. Unlocking Content Vocabulary: Match Type Activity
A push or pull that can cause an object to
FORCE change its speed, direction, or shape.
is the force exerted perpendicular to the
NET FORCE surface on which an object rests."
is the vector sum of all the individual
NORMAL FORCE forces acting on an object
is the force exerted by a rope, string, or
TENSION cable that is pulling on an object."
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Introducing Force Diagrams and Free Body Diagrams
Force diagrams and free body diagrams are
visual tools used to represent the forces acting
on an object.
A bottle is resting on a tabletop.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Introducing Force Diagrams or Free Body Diagrams
They help us understand the Force diagrams
contribution and effects of
individual forces on the object's
motion or state of equilibrium.
Free body diagrams
Force diagrams show all the
forces acting on an object, while
free body diagrams isolate the
object and focus on the external
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Introducing Force Diagrams and Free Body Diagrams
By constructing and analyzing
these diagrams, we can:
Identify the different types of
forces (e.g., normal force,
friction, tension) acting on an
object.
Determine the net force acting
on the object.
Predict the object's motion or
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
What is a Force Diagram?
A force diagram is a visual
representation of the forces
acting on an object.
Force diagrams are used to
depict the forces acting on an
object. They show the
magnitude and direction of
each force acting on the
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
What is a Force Diagram?
In a force diagram, each
force is represented by an
arrow, where:
The length of the arrow
represents the magnitude of
the force.
The direction of the arrow
indicates the direction of the
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
What is a Free Body Diagram?
A free body diagram is a
special type of force diagram
that isolates an object and
shows all the external forces
acting on it."
Free body diagrams focus on
a specific object, isolating it
from its surroundings.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
What is a Free Body Diagram?
By understanding the forces
acting on an object through a
free body diagram, we can:
Determine the net force acting on
the object.
Predict the object's acceleration or
whether it is in equilibrium.
Analyze the object's behavior and
make informed decisions about its
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Step-by-Step Process for Constructing a Force Diagram/Free
Body Diagram
1. Identify the object of interest and isolate it.
Focus on the specific object you want to
analyze.
Isolate the object from its surroundings.
2. Identify all the forces acting on the
object.
Determine the different types of forces acting
on the object, such as normal force, friction,
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Step-by-Step Process for Constructing a Force Diagram/Free
Body Diagram
3. Label each force with its appropriate name (e.g., normal
force, tension, friction).
Clearly label each force using the appropriate terminology.
4. Ensure the diagram accurately represents the relative
magnitudes and directions of the forces.
Double-check that the force diagram or free body diagram
accurately reflects the given scenario.
Adjust the lengths and directions of the force arrows as needed to
maintain the correct proportions and orientations.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
Step-by-Step Process for Constructing a Force Diagram/Free
Body Diagram
5. Ensure the diagram accurately represents
the relative magnitudes and directions of the
forces.
Double-check that the force diagram or free body
diagram accurately reflects the given scenario.
Adjust the lengths and directions of the force
arrows as needed to maintain the correct
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
WORKED EXAMPLE
Draw a free-body diagram on the following scenarios
a. A book on b. A box pushed in a
top of a table constant motion
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
WORKED EXAMPLE
Draw a free-body diagram on the following scenarios
c. A falling fruit d. A rocket
from a tree accelerating upward
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
WORKED EXAMPLE
Draw a free-body diagram on the following scenarios
d. A car accelerating E. A car slowing down
forward on a flat road
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
Objective: At the end of the activity, the students
should be able to accurately identify and represent all
relevant forces acting on an object in each scenario
using a free-body diagram .
Materials: worksheet, pen, drawing materials
Procedure:
A. Identify the type of forces and their magnitude.
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
B. Draw the force vectors on the following scenarios. Make sure to draw the
correct relative magnitude and direction.
1) A ball thrown upward
2) A laptop on top of a table
3) Leaves falling down a tree
4) A man running across the street (accelerating)
5) A car slowing down on a flat surface
6) A rocket launched by NASA
7) A car parked behind a gate
8) A train passing by at a constant speed
9) A girl standing on the ground
10) A ball rolling to a stop
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
B. Draw the force vectors on the following scenarios. Make sure to draw the
correct relative magnitude and direction.
1) A ball thrown upward 2) A laptop on top
of a table
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
B. Draw the force vectors on the following scenarios. Make sure to draw the
correct relative magnitude and direction.
3) Leaves falling down a tree 4) A man running across the street
(accelerating)
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
B. Draw the force vectors on the following scenarios. Make sure to draw the
correct relative magnitude and direction.
5) A car slowing down on a flat surface 6) A rocket launched
by NASA
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
B. Draw the force vectors on the following scenarios. Make sure to draw the
correct relative magnitude and direction.
7) A car parked behind a gate 8) A train passing by
at a constant speed
C. Developing and Deepening Understanding
SEATWORK #4
Free-body diagram
B. Draw the force vectors on the following scenarios. Make sure to draw the
correct relative magnitude and direction.
9) A girl standing on the ground 10) A ball
rolling to a stop
D. MAKING GENERALIZATION
Learners’ Takeaways
KWL Chart: Using the
graphic organizer, the
students will answer the
L column or what
they have learned about
the lesson.
D. MAKING GENERALIZATION
Reflection on Learning
1. How would you explain the difference between a
force diagram and a free body diagram?
2. What are the main steps you would follow to
construct a force diagram or free body diagram?
3. Describe a scenario where you would use a force
diagram or free body diagram to analyze the forces
acting on an object.
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________ 1. What is the main purpose of a
force diagram or free body diagram?
a) To show the forces acting on an object
b) To calculate the net force on an object
c) To determine the object's acceleration
d) All of the above
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________ 2. When constructing a force
diagram or free body diagram, what should
the length of each force arrow represent?
a) The direction of the force
b) The magnitude of the force
c) The type of force
d) The point of application of the force
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________ 3. Which of the following is a step in
the process of constructing a force diagram or
free body diagram?
a) Identify the object of interest and isolate it.
b) Determine the net force acting on the object.
c) Analyze the object's motion based on the
diagram.
d) Both a and c
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________4. Which of the following forces is
represented by a vertical upward arrow in a free
body diagram?
a) Friction force
b) Normal force
c) Tension force
d) Gravitational force (weight)
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________5. What is the purpose of labeling the
forces in a force diagram or free body diagram?
a) To identify the type of force acting on the
object.
b) To determine the magnitude of each force.
c) To calculate the net force acting on the object.
d) All of the above
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
LET’S CHECK!
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________ 1. What is the main purpose of a
force diagram or free body diagram?
a) To show the forces acting on an object
b) To calculate the net force on an object
c) To determine the object's acceleration
d) All of the above
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________ 2. When constructing a force
diagram or free body diagram, what should
the length of each force arrow represent?
a) The direction of the force
b) The magnitude of the force
c) The type of force
d) The point of application of the force
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________ 3. Which of the following is a step in
the process of constructing a force diagram or
free body diagram?
a) Identify the object of interest and isolate it.
b) Determine the net force acting on the object.
c) Analyze the object's motion based on the
diagram.
d) Both a and c
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________4. Which of the following forces is
represented by a vertical upward arrow in a free
body diagram?
a) Friction force
b) Normal force
c) Tension force
d) Gravitational force (weight)
E. EVALUATING LEARNING
QUIZ #4
_________5. What is the purpose of labeling the
forces in a force diagram or free body diagram?
a) To identify the type of force acting on the
object.
b) To determine the magnitude of each force.
c) To calculate the net force acting on the object.
d) All of the above
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