Forces and Net Force

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What is a Force?

Back

A push or pull.

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Do all objects in the universe have a gravitational attraction to each other?

Back

True.

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What is the net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object when all individual forces are combined.

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If two forces of 3 N and 5 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

8 N.

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If a 10 N force is acting to the right and a 4 N force is acting to the left, what is the net force?

Back

6 N, right.

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What happens to the net force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is zero.

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What is gravitational force?

Back

The attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

If an object has a net force of 0 N, what does it mean?

Back

The object is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force1 + Force2 + ... + ForceN.

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