Net Forces

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What is a net force?

Back

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

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How do you calculate net force?

Back

Add all the forces acting in the same direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

Front

If two forces are acting in the same direction, how do you find the net force?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the two forces together.

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If two forces are acting in opposite directions, how do you find the net force?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What happens if the net force on an object is zero?

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

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

What direction will an object move if the net force is to the right?

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The object will move to the right.

Front

What is the effect of a greater force compared to a smaller force?

Back

The greater force will cause a larger acceleration in the direction of the force.

Front

If a boy pulls a box with 10 N and a girl pushes it with 20 N, what is the net force?

Back

30 N to the right.