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.

Front

If a notebook is pushed down with a force of 10 N and pushed up with a force of 10 N, what is the net force?

Back

0 N

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the net force is 0 N, and the object does not move.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, the object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

How do you find the net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is the normal force?

Back

The normal force is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it.

Front

If a force of 65 N is applied to the left and a force of 35 N is applied to the right, what is the net force?

Back

30 N left

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked is an example of an unbalanced force.

Front

What does it mean if an object is at rest?

Back

If an object is at rest, the net force acting on it is 0 N.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity pulls objects towards the center of the Earth, creating a downward force.