Resultant Force Flashcard

Front

What is the resultant force when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The resultant force is found by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

How do you calculate the resultant force when forces act in the same direction?

Back

Add the forces together.

Front

If a force of 5 N to the right and a force of 3 N to the left are acting on an object, what is the resultant force?

Back

2 N to the right.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

If a truck experiences a force of 20 N to the right and 5 N to the left, what is the resultant force?

Back

15 N to the right.

Front

What happens to the resultant force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The resultant force is zero.

Front

If a fish is pulled with a force of 10 N to the right and 3 N to the right, what is the resultant force?

Back

13 N to the right.

Front

What is the effect of a resultant force of zero on an object?

Back

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

Front

If a paper aeroplane has a force of 4 N to the left and 2 N to the left, what is the resultant force?

Back

6 N to the left.

Front

What is the resultant force when a force of 10 N to the right and a force of 10 N to the left are applied?

Back

0 N (the forces cancel each other out).