Force & Net Force

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What is Force?

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

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What is Net Force?

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The total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Forces are balanced when they are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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Forces are unbalanced when they are not equal, causing a change in motion.

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If an object is at rest, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

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The forces acting on it are balanced.

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What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

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

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer player kicking a ball, causing it to move in the direction of the kick.

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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.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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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.