Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

The net force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

If two forces act in opposite directions, how do you find the net force?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and the direction of the larger force will be the direction of the net force.

Front

What happens when the net force on an object is zero?

Back

The object will not accelerate; it will either remain at rest or continue moving at a constant speed.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one team pulls with a force of 400 N and the other with 250 N, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 150 N in the direction of the team pulling with 400 N.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

If two people push a couch to the right with forces of 35 N and 25 N, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 60 N to the right.

Front

What happens if two teams pull with the same force in a tug-of-war?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

If a force of 50 N is applied to the right and a force of 20 N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 30 N to the right.

Front

What does it mean if an object is in equilibrium?

Back

It means that the net force acting on the object is zero.