Unbalanced Forces for the Win

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two or more forces acting on an object do not cancel each other out, resulting in a change in the object's motion.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.

Front

If a force of 8 N is applied to the left and a force of 4 N is applied to the right, what is the net force?

Back

4 N Left

Front

What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

Forces are balanced when they are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is constant speed?

Back

Constant speed means an object covers the same amount of distance in each time interval.

Front

If you push a couch with 25 N to the right and your dad pushes with 35 N to the right, what is the net force?

Back

60 N Right

Front

What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting between surfaces in contact.

Front

How does mass affect the motion of an object?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can be an increase or decrease in speed.