Net Force

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What is Net Force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

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You add the forces together to find the net force.

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What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

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You subtract the smaller force from the larger force to find the net force.

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What is a Balanced Force?

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When two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What is an Unbalanced Force?

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When two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move in the direction of the larger force.

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What is a Force?

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A push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newton (N).

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If a net force of 0 N is acting on an object, what can you say about its motion?

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The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed.

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What is the formula to calculate Net Force?

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Net Force = Total Forces in One Direction - Total Forces in the Opposite Direction.

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If a 10 N force to the right and a 5 N force to the left are acting on an object, what is the net force?

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The net force is 5 N to the right.