Net Force

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What is net force?

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Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object. It determines the object's acceleration and direction of motion.

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How do you calculate net force when multiple forces are acting in the same direction?

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Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

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

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Subtract the magnitude of the smaller force from the larger force and take the direction of the larger force.

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What is a balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the object's motion.

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If a 60 N force is acting to the right and a 40 N force is acting to the left, what is the net force?

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The net force is 20 N to the right.

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

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the significance of direction in net force calculations?

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Direction determines the overall effect of forces; forces in the same direction add, while forces in opposite directions subtract.

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How can diagrams help in understanding net force?

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Diagrams visually represent forces, making it easier to see how they interact and to calculate net force.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net Force (F_net) = F1 + F2 + ... + Fn, where F1, F2, ..., Fn are the individual forces acting on the object.