Net Forces

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion of an object.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

If an object is not moving, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

Back

If an object is not moving, the forces acting upon it are balanced.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

Front

What happens when the net force on an object is zero?

Back

When the net force on an object is zero, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the direction of motion if a net force of 50 N is applied to the left?

Back

The direction of motion will be to the left.

Front

If two forces of 30 N and 20 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 50 N in the direction of the applied forces.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

If an object has a net force of 45 N to the right, what can we infer about the forces acting on it?

Back

There is a greater force acting to the right than the opposing forces acting to the left.