What is net force?
Calculating 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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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. If forces are in opposite directions, subtract the smaller force from the larger one.
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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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What does it mean if the net force is zero?
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If the net force is zero, the object is in a state of equilibrium, meaning it is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is gravity?
Back
Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth or any other celestial body.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a balanced force?
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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.
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What is an unbalanced force?
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Unbalanced forces are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the object's motion.
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