Net Force

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What is Net Force?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in the same direction?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

If an object has a net force of 0N, what does that mean?

Back

It means the object is in a state of equilibrium, and there is no acceleration.

Front

What happens to an object if the net force acting on it is not zero?

Back

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

Front

If Mrs. Jones pulls with 73N to the left and a student pulls with 47N to the right, what is the net force?

Back

26 N Left.

Front

What is the effect of a net force acting on an object?

Back

It causes the object to accelerate according to Newton's second law (F=ma).

Front

What does it mean if the net force is directed to the left?

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It means that the leftward forces are greater than the rightward forces.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in the context of net force?

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According to Newton's second law, acceleration is directly proportional to net force and inversely proportional to mass (F=ma).