Forces and Net Force

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What is a Balanced Force?

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Forces that have a net force of zero Newtons.

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What is a Net Force?

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The sum of all forces acting on an object.

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How do you calculate Net Force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and indicate the direction of the larger force.

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What is a Force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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What is an example of a Balanced Force?

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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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A soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than the friction opposing it.

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How does mass affect gravitational force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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What can be inferred about Jupiter's gravitational force compared to Earth's?

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Jupiter’s gravitational force is much stronger than Earth’s gravitational force due to its larger mass.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).