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What does the absence of a force vector in a free-body diagram indicate?
14. What does the absence of a force vector in a free-body diagram indicate?
- The force is zero
- The force is negligible
- The force is internal
- The force is infinite
Answer
The correct answer is: A) The force is zero
Explanation
A vector arrow pointing upwards in a free-body diagram commonly denotes a tension force, which causes the body to stretch or expand along its axis.