Force & Net Force

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate, change direction, or change speed.

Front

What happens to an object when a net force is applied?

Back

When a net force is applied to an object, it causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If a cyclist is moving straight and suddenly turns left, what type of force is acting on them?

Back

Unbalanced, because the direction of motion has changed.

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force?

Back

Net Force = Force applied - Force opposing.

Front

If two forces of 10N and 5N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

15N, because you add the forces together.

Front

If a force of 10N is applied to the right and a force of 10N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

0N, because the forces cancel each other out.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force in everyday life?

Back

A car accelerating when the driver presses the gas pedal.

Front

What does it mean if an object is at rest and the forces acting on it are balanced?

Back

The object will remain at rest because there is no net force acting on it.