Forces Flashcard (Balanced/Unbalanced & Net Force)

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What is Net Force?

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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 are Balanced Forces?

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Balanced Forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are Unbalanced Forces?

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Unbalanced Forces are forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the object's motion.

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How do you calculate Net Force?

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To calculate Net Force, add all the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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What happens when Net Force is zero?

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When Net Force is zero, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What is an example of Balanced Forces?

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Two people pulling on opposite ends of a rope with equal force in a tug of war.

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What is an example of Unbalanced Forces?

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A soccer ball being kicked down the field, where one force (the kick) is greater than any opposing forces.

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If a box is pushed with 10 N to the right and 10 N to the left, what is the Net Force?

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The Net Force is 0 N, as the forces are balanced.

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In a tug of war, if one team pulls with 200 N to the left and the other team pulls with 150 N to the right, what is the Net Force?

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The Net Force is 50 N to the left.

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

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A Net Force greater than zero causes an object to accelerate in the direction of the Net Force.