Net Force Diagrams

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion. It is directly related to the mass of the object.

Front

In which direction will an object move if the net force is directed to the left?

Back

The object will move to the left.

Front

What is a Newton?

Back

A Newton (N) is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.

Front

If two objects are moving upwards, how can we identify them?

Back

We can identify them by labeling them as 'b & c' if they are the ones moving up.

Front

What does net force refer to?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force (F_net) = Sum of all forces acting on an object.

Front

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

Back

An object at rest will start to move in the direction of the net force applied.

Front

How does mass affect inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, meaning it will be harder to change its state of motion.

Front

What is the relationship between force and acceleration?

Back

According to Newton's second law, force equals mass times acceleration (F = m * a). This means that greater force results in greater acceleration.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object; it will either remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity.