Forces and Net Force 5/6/24

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What is a Force?

Back

A push or pull.

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What will cause an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

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What is the net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object, taking into account all individual forces.

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How do you find the net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces that have a net force of zero Newtons.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

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What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is not zero?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is the relationship between mass and force according to Newton's second law?

Back

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked in one direction.

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