Net Force

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What is Net Force?

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Net Force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

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What does it mean if the Net Force is 0N?

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If the Net Force is 0N, it means that the forces acting on the object are balanced, and there is no change in motion.

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How do you calculate Net Force?

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Net Force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction. Forces in the same direction are added, while forces in opposite directions are subtracted.

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What is the direction of Net Force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

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The direction of Net Force is 0N, meaning the forces are balanced.

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

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The Net Force is 5N to the right (10N - 5N = 5N Right).

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What happens to an object if the Net Force is not zero?

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If the Net Force is not zero, the object will accelerate in the direction of the Net Force.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing it up.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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An example of unbalanced forces is pushing a swing; if you push harder than the resistance, the swing will move.

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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 an object has a Net Force of 15N to the left, what can you infer about the forces acting on it?

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There is a greater force acting to the left than the forces acting to the right, resulting in a Net Force of 15N to the left.

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