Calculating Force

Front

What is the unit for FORCE?

Back

N (Newtons)

Front

Force is a -

Back

push or pull

Front

What is the formula to calculate force?

Back

Force = Mass × Acceleration

Front

What is the unit for mass?

Back

kg (kilograms)

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula to calculate acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time

Front

What is the net force?

Back

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

Front

If a 50 kg skater accelerates at 5 m/s², what is the force applied?

Back

250 N

Front

What net force is required to accelerate a car at a rate of 2 m/s² if the car has a mass of 3,000 kg?

Back

6000 N

Front

What does it mean if an object is in equilibrium?

Back

The net force acting on the object is zero.