Net Force

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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.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is Gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, giving them weight.

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How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in the same direction?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

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How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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If a 10 N force pushes right and a 5 N force pushes left, what is the Net Force?

Back

5 N Right (10 N - 5 N = 5 N Right).

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What happens to an object if the Net Force is zero?

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

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A child pushing a swing while another child pulls it in the opposite direction.

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What is the effect of a Net Force greater than zero?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the Net Force.