Forces and Net Force

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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.

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Front

What happens when two teams pull with the same amount of force?

Back

They will not move at all.

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Front

What type of force resists motion between two surfaces that are pressed together?

Back

Friction.

Front

If both forces are going in the same direction, what should you do with those forces?

Back

Add those forces.

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Front

Who wins the tug of war with what net force?

Back

The person on the left with 20 N.

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What is a force?

Back

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

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What is balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is unbalanced force?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force applied in one direction - Force applied in the opposite direction.

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