Which diagram showcases the relationship of components within an assembly?

An exploded view is a diagram specifically designed to showcase the relationship of components within an assembly. In this type of illustration, the various parts are separated along a specific axis but still maintain their relationship to the whole assembly. This visual representation allows viewers to understand how individual components fit together and interact with one another.

By spatially distributing the components in a way that retains clarity about assembly relationships, exploded views help in communicating assembly or disassembly processes effectively. This makes it easier to identify each component’s function and positioning without the clutter that might be present in a fully assembled view.

In contrast, drawing notes, features, and drawing borders serve different purposes. Drawing notes provide additional information about the drawing, features refer to specific characteristics or attributes of a component, and drawing borders define the area of the drawing, none of which focus on illustrating the relational dynamics of assembly components as an exploded view does.