Force & Net Force

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force is when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If the net force on an object is 0N, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

Back

If the net force is 0N, the forces acting on the object are balanced.

Front

In which direction will an object move if an unbalanced force is applied to it?

Back

An object will move in the direction of the unbalanced force applied to it.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when an unbalanced force is applied?

Back

An object at rest will start to move in the direction of the unbalanced force.

Front

What happens to a moving object when an unbalanced force is applied?

Back

A moving object will either speed up, slow down, or change direction depending on the direction of the unbalanced force.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object, while unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.

Front

Can an object be in motion if the net force acting on it is 0N?

Back

Yes, an object can be in motion with a net force of 0N if it is moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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