Question

question 8 of 10 a toy car is tied to a string and pulled across a table horizontally. which is the correct free - body diagram for this situation? a. a b. b c. c d. d

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the forces

The weight \(w\) of the toy - car acts downwards due to gravity. The normal force \(F_N\) acts perpendicular to the surface of the table (upwards). The tension force \(T\) from the string acts horizontally in the direction the car is being pulled.

Step2: Analyze the options

In option A, the tension and normal - force directions are incorrect as the normal force should be perpendicular to the surface and the tension should be horizontal. In option B, the tension is shown vertically which is incorrect. In option C, the normal - force direction is incorrect as it is not perpendicular to the surface. In option D, the weight acts downwards, the normal force acts upwards perpendicular to the table surface, and the tension force acts horizontally to the right which is correct for a car being pulled horizontally across a table.

Answer:

D. D