Net Force

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

Net Force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in the same direction?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What does it mean if the Net Force is zero?

Back

If the Net Force is zero, the object is in a state of equilibrium, meaning it is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the formula for Net Force?

Back

Net Force (F_net) = F1 + F2 + ... + Fn, where F1, F2, ..., Fn are the individual forces acting on the object.

Front

If a car has a force of 50 N to the right and 30 N to the left, what is the Net Force?

Back

20 N to the right.

Front

What is the significance of direction in Net Force?

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The direction of the Net Force determines the direction of the object's acceleration.

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 15 N act in the same direction, what is the Net Force?

Back

25 N in the same direction.

Front

What happens to the Net Force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The Net Force is zero, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

How do you represent forces visually?

Back

Forces can be represented using arrows, where the length indicates the magnitude and the direction indicates the direction of the force.