Net Force

Front

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.

Front

If two forces are acting in the same direction, what do you do with their magnitudes?

Back

You add the forces together.

Front

What does it mean if the net force is zero?

Back

It means that the forces acting on an object are balanced, and there is no change in motion.

Front

What is the net force if 5 N is acting to the right and 5 N is acting to the left?

Back

The net force is 0 N, meaning the forces are balanced.

Front

If a force of 10 N is acting to the right and a force of 5 N is acting to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 5 N to the right.

Front

What happens to the net force if two forces of 8 N and 3 N are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force. The net force is 5 N in the direction of the larger force.

Front

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.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

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

Front

If a box is pushed with a force of 15 N to the right and a force of 10 N to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 5 N to the right.

Front

What is the effect of net force on an object's motion?

Back

The net force determines whether an object will start moving, stop moving, or change direction.