Question

newtons third law quick check
what do force diagrams show? (1 point)
○ the balanced forces acting on an object
○ the magnitude and direction of forces acting on an object
○ the mass of forces acting on an object
○ the acceleration of forces acting on an object

Explanation:

Force diagrams (free - body diagrams) are used to represent the forces acting on an object. They show the magnitude (represented by the length of the vector) and the direction (represented by the direction of the vector) of each force. The first option is incorrect because force diagrams can show both balanced and unbalanced forces. The third option is wrong as forces don't have mass. The fourth option is incorrect because force diagrams show forces, not the acceleration of forces (forces cause acceleration, but the diagram is about the forces themselves).

Answer:

B. the magnitude and direction of forces acting on an object