Net Force and Equilibrium

Front

What is a force?

Back

is a push or a full

Front

The combination of all forces acting on an object is called __________

Back

Net Force

Front

Equilibrium means _________

Back

balance

Front

A vector means there is __________ and __________

Back

magnitude and direction

Front

Is known as a "stretching force"

Back

Tension

Front

What does this mean?

Back

sum of forces equals zero

Front

A state wherein no physical changes occur; it is a state of steadiness.

Back

Mechanical Equilibrium

Front

For an object at rest on a horizontal surface, the __________ must equal the object's weight.

Back

Support Force

Front

The equation is also known as _______

Back

Equilibrium Rule

Front

When Nellie Newton hangs by a pair of vertical ropes, the tension in each rope will be:

• less than half her weight
• half her weight
• more than half her weight
• equal to her weight

Back

half her weight.