Force & Net Force

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when two forces act in opposite directions with different magnitudes?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

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 an object is at rest and a force is applied, what type of force is acting on it?

Back

An unbalanced force.

Front

What is the result of balanced forces acting on an object?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one team pulls with a greater force than the other, what will happen?

Back

The team with the greater force will win, and the object (rope) will move in their direction.

Front

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

Back

Add the magnitudes of the two forces together.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an airplane flying at a constant speed?

Back

The forces are balanced, resulting in no change in speed or direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

Net force = larger force - smaller force.

Front

What does it mean if an object is in equilibrium?

Back

It means that the net force acting on the object is zero, resulting in no acceleration.