2024 Forces & net force

Front

What is net force when forces are acting in the same direction?

Back

Add the forces.

Front

What type of net force indicates that an object is in motion?

Back

Unbalanced.

Front

How do you calculate net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What characteristic do forces have that makes them vectors?

Back

Direction.

Front

In which scenarios would there be no change in motion?

Back

When forces are balanced.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

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

Back

Newton (N).

Front

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

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

Front

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

Back

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

Two people pushing a car in opposite directions with equal force.