Force & Net Force

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What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two or more forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in the object's motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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How do you determine the direction of motion for an object?

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The direction of motion for an object is determined by the direction of the net force acting on it.

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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, determining the object's acceleration and direction of motion.

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If two forces of 5N and 3N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

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The net force is 8N in the direction of the applied forces.

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If two forces of 5N and 3N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

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The net force is 2N in the direction of the larger force.

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What happens to an object at rest when balanced forces act on it?

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An object at rest will remain at rest when balanced forces act on it.

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What is the effect of an unbalanced force on a stationary object?

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An unbalanced force will cause a stationary object to start moving in the direction of the net force.

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What is the significance of the direction of arrows in force diagrams?

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The direction of arrows in force diagrams indicates the direction of the forces acting on the objects.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, including remaining at rest or moving at a constant velocity.