Forces & Free Body Diagrams

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What is NET FORCE?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.

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What does a down-arrow in a Free Body Diagram typically represent?

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Gravity, which pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

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What is a Free Body Diagram?

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A graphical representation used to visualize the forces acting on an object.

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What is the formula for calculating Net Force?

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

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What does it mean if the Net Force is 0N?

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The forces acting on the object are balanced, resulting in no acceleration.

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What is the normal force?

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The force that supports the weight of an object resting on a surface, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, acting parallel to the surface of contact.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

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Static friction prevents motion between two surfaces, while kinetic friction acts on moving surfaces.

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How do you determine the direction of Net Force?

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The direction of the Net Force is the same as the direction of the greater force when forces are unbalanced.