Understanding Net Forces in Action

A book is resting on a table. What is the net force acting on the book if the gravitational force is 10 N downward and the normal force is 10 N upward?

• 0 N

• 10 N upward

• 10 N downward

• 20 N downward

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

Which of the following terms describes forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion?

• Unbalanced forces

• Balanced forces

• Net forces

• Frictional forces

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

A toy car is pushed with a force of 5 N to the right and experiences a frictional force of 3 N to the left. What is the net force acting on the toy car?

• 2 N to the right

• 2 N to the left

• 8 N to the right

• 8 N to the left

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

If a person is pulling a sled with a force of 15 N to the north and another person is pulling it with a force of 10 N to the south, what is the net force on the sled?

• 5 N to the north

• 5 N to the south

• 25 N to the north

• 25 N to the south

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

A box is being pushed with a force of 20 N to the east and pulled with a force of 15 N to the west. Determine if the forces are balanced or unbalanced and calculate the net force.

• Balanced, 0 N

• Unbalanced, 5 N to the east

• Unbalanced, 5 N to the west

• Balanced, 35 N

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

A student is holding a ball in their hand. The gravitational force acting on the ball is 8 N downward, and the student applies an upward force of 8 N. Are the forces balanced or unbalanced, and what is the net force?

• Balanced, 0 N

• Unbalanced, 16 N upward

• Unbalanced, 16 N downward

• Balanced, 8 N

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates balanced forces?

• A car accelerating on a highway

• A book lying still on a table

• A ball rolling down a hill

• A person pushing a shopping cart

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

A child pulls a wagon with a force of 12 N to the east, while another child pulls it with a force of 12 N to the west. What is the net force, and are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

• 0 N, Balanced

• 24 N, Unbalanced

• 12 N to the east, Unbalanced

• 12 N to the west, Unbalanced

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

A force of 30 N is applied to push a box to the right, and a frictional force of 10 N acts to the left. Calculate the net force and determine the direction of motion.

• 20 N to the right

• 20 N to the left

• 40 N to the right

• 40 N to the left

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B

A person is pushing a stroller with a force of 25 N to the north, while the wind exerts a force of 5 N to the south. Determine the net force and whether the forces are balanced or unbalanced.

• 20 N to the north, Unbalanced

• 30 N to the north, Unbalanced

• 20 N to the south, Unbalanced

• 0 N, Balanced

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TEKS.SCI.6.7B