Answer the following regarding free-body diagrams (FBDs):
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Problem
Answer the following regarding free-body diagrams (FBDs):
(i) Define a free-body diagram.
(ii) State any four common external forces that may appear in a free-body diagram and mention one physical situation corresponding to each force.
(iii) List the standard steps that should be followed while constructing a correct free-body diagram of a mechanical system.
(iv) For a block placed on a rough horizontal table and at rest, name all the external forces acting on the block.