Net Force

Front

What happens to an object if the acceleration and velocity are in the same direction?

Back

The object will speed up.

Front

What happens to an object if the acceleration and velocity are in opposite directions?

Back

The object will slow down.

Front

True or False: Forces that are acting in opposite directions should be subtracted from each other.

Back

True.

Front

What is the net force acting on an object if it is directed to the right?

Back

The net force is acting to the right.

Front

What is the term for the sum of all the forces acting on an object?

Back

Net force.

Front

Define net force.

Back

Net force is the vector sum of all individual forces acting on an object.

Front

If an object has a net force of zero, what is its state of motion?

Back

The object is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

What is the relationship between net force and acceleration according to Newton's second law?

Back

Net force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).