Net Force

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the net force is zero, and the object does not move or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, the net force is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

If two teams pull with the same force, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is zero, and they will not move at all.

Front

If a person lifts a book with 50 N and gravity pulls it down with 15 N, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 35 N up.

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force?

Back

Net Force = Total Forces in One Direction - Total Forces in the Opposite Direction.

Front

If Mrs. King and Mr. King push a dresser with 30 N and there is 10 N of friction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 20 N Left.

Front

What does it mean if the net force is 40 N Left?

Back

It means that there is a greater force acting to the left, causing the object to accelerate in that direction.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

If the net force is 50 N left, what can we say about the forces acting on the object?

Back

There is a greater force acting to the left than to the right.