Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

Front

How do you determine the direction of net force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force when forces are in the same direction?

Back

Net force = Force 1 + Force 2.

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force when forces are in opposite directions?

Back

Net force = Larger force - Smaller force.

Front

If two forces of 30 N and 50 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

Net force = 30 N + 50 N = 80 N in the same direction.

Front

If a force of 40 N is acting to the right and a force of 25 N is acting to the left, what is the net force?

Back

Net force = 40 N - 25 N = 15 N to the right.

Front

What does it mean if an object is accelerating?

Back

If an object is accelerating, it means that there is a net force acting on it, causing a change in its velocity.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when the total forces acting on an object are not equal, resulting in a change in motion.

Front

What is the effect of a larger force compared to a smaller force?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force when unbalanced forces are present.