Net Force

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What happens when the net force on an object is 0N?

Back

When the net force is 0N, the object does not move.

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If an object has a net force of 9N to the right, what is its direction of movement?

Back

The object moves to the right.

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If an object has a net force of 6N to the left, what is its direction of movement?

Back

The object moves to the left.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

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Balanced forces result in no change in the object's motion.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

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Unbalanced forces cause a change in the object's motion.

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

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

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How do you calculate net force when two forces act in opposite directions?

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).