1. Airplane: Draw an arrow pointing down from the plane (gravity) and an arrow pointing backward from the plane (air resistance/drag). Optionally, draw an arrow pointing forward from the engines (thrust) and an arrow pointing up from the wings (lift).
2. Child sliding: Draw an arrow pointing down along the slide (gravity component pulling the child down) and an arrow pointing up along the slide (friction opposing motion).
3. Parachute: Draw a large arrow pointing down from the person/parachute (gravity) and a large arrow pointing up from the parachute canopy (air resistance/drag).
4. Person pushing box: Draw an arrow pointing to the right from the person's hands on the box (applied force) and an arrow pointing to the left from the bottom of the box (friction opposing motion). Also, draw an arrow pointing down from the box (gravity) and an arrow pointing up from the floor (normal force).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of force diagrams worksheet.
