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In a free-body diagram, what does a vector arrow pointing upwards represent?
13. In a free-body diagram, what does a vector arrow pointing upwards represent?
- Shear force
- Tension force
- Compression force
- Frictional force
Answer
The correct answer is: B) Tension force
Explanation
A vector arrow pointing upwards in a free-body diagram commonly denotes a tension force, which causes the body to stretch or elongate along its axis.