Force & Net Force

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What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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If a force causes an object to move, it's considered a(n) __________ force.

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Unbalanced

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What direction will an object move if a force is applied to the left?

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Left

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

At which point along a roller coaster track will the car have the greatest amount of kinetic energy?

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At point X, where the car is moving fastest.

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What happens to the motion of an object when balanced forces act on it?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What happens to the motion of an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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The object accelerates in the direction of the 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 after all the individual forces are combined.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting in one direction and subtracting the forces acting in the opposite direction.