Forces Flashcard (Balanced/Unbalanced & Net Force)

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What is the net force?

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

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What can force do to an object?

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Force can accelerate an object, slow it down, keep it in place, or change its shape.

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What is a force?

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A force is any push or pull acting on an object.

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What is balanced force?

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

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What is unbalanced force?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What happens when the net force is zero?

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When the net force is zero, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the direction of the net force?

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The direction of the net force is the same as the direction of the greater force when forces are unbalanced.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force of the table.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An example of unbalanced forces is pushing a stationary car; if the push is strong enough, the car will move.