Net Forces Review

Front

What is net force?

Back

The net force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

Front

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

Back

You add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

If a force of 35 N is applied to the right and a force of 25 N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

10 N to the right.

Front

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

Back

The object is in a state of balanced forces and will not accelerate.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when the net force acting on an object is greater than zero, causing the object to accelerate.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls two objects towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

Front

How does the direction of net force affect an object's motion?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

If an object is pushed with a force of 40 N to the right and 40 N to the left, what is the net force?

Back

0 N, the forces are balanced.

Front

What is the effect of a net force greater than zero on an object?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.