Bal/Unbal Forces + Net Force

Front

What is the net force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when balanced forces act on an object?

Back

When balanced forces act on an object, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What happens when unbalanced forces act on an object?

Back

The object accelerates in the direction of the greater force.

Front

Define balanced forces.

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

Front

Define unbalanced forces.

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and opposite, resulting in a net force that causes an object to accelerate.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

A lamp sitting on a table is an example of balanced forces, as the force of gravity is balanced by the support force from the table.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

Pushing a toy car forward while another person pulls it backward creates unbalanced forces.

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

To calculate net force, add all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

Front

If a force of 4000 N left and a force of 5000 N right are acting on an object, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 1000 N right.

Front

What is the effect of a net force of zero on an object?

Back

An object with a net force of zero will not change its state of motion.