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What happens to an object when the forces acting on it are balanced?

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It remains at rest or moves at a constant speed.

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What is the net force acting on an object when two forces are applied in opposite directions?

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The net force is the difference between the two forces.

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If a car is moving to the right with a force of 35 newtons and the wind is blowing to the left with a force of 15 newtons, what is the net force?

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20 N to the right.

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What is the definition of net force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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What is the result of unbalanced forces acting on an object?

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Change in motion.

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What does it mean for an object to accelerate?

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It means the object is changing its velocity, which can be a change in speed or direction.

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What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

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Net force is directly proportional to acceleration; if net force increases, acceleration increases.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the significance of a net force greater than zero?

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It indicates that the object is accelerating.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.