Calculating Net Force

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is net force?
Back
Net force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate net force when forces are in the same direction?
Back
To calculate net force when forces are in the same direction, you add the magnitudes of the forces together.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate net force when forces are in opposite directions?
Back
To calculate net force when forces are in opposite directions, you subtract the smaller force from the larger force.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the unit of force?
Back
The unit of force is the Newton (N).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to an object if the net force acting on it is zero?
Back
If the net force acting on an object is zero, the object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of balanced forces?
Back
An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing it up.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of unbalanced forces?
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An example of unbalanced forces is when a person pushes a shopping cart, causing it to accelerate in the direction of the push.
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