Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the definition of net force?

Back

The sum of all forces acting on an object.

Front

What is the net force when all forces acting on an object are balanced?

Back

0 N

Front

What does it mean if the net force on an object is not zero?

Back

The forces acting on the object are unbalanced.

Front

If two forces are acting in the same direction, how do you calculate the net force?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

If two forces are acting in opposite directions, how do you calculate the net force?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

A book resting on a table, where the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A car accelerating when the engine force is greater than the friction force.

Front

What is the net force on an object if a 10 N force to the right and a 10 N force to the left are applied?

Back

0 N, because the forces are balanced.

Front

In the couch moving scenario, what is the net force if one person pushes with 35 N to the right and another with 25 N to the right?

Back

60 N to the right.

Front

What happens to an object at rest if the net force acting on it is zero?

Back

It remains at rest.