Net Force

Front

A force is ____.

Back

a push or pull that can cause movement.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If two forces act in the same direction, how do you find the net force?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

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

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

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

Back

The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed.

Front

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

Back

150 N to the right.

Front

What is the net force when a 35 N force is applied to the right and a 25 N force is applied to the right?

Back

60 N to the right.

Front

If a 50 N force pulls to the left and a 75 N force pulls to the right, what is the net force?

Back

25 N to the right.

Front

What is the result of a 200 N force to the left and a 150 N force to the right?

Back

50 N to the left.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

When two people push a stationary object with equal force in opposite directions.