Study guide: Newton's Forces

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What is a Balanced Force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an Unbalanced Force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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What is Net Force?

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

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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As mass increases, the acceleration of an object decreases if the same amount of force is applied.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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According to Newton's second law, force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). This means that greater mass requires more force to achieve the same acceleration.

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What happens to acceleration if the force applied is constant and mass increases?

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If the force is constant and mass increases, the acceleration will decrease.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. The more mass an object has, the greater its inertia.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration can be calculated using the formula: Acceleration = Net Force / Mass.

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What is the effect of friction on motion?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact. It can slow down or stop moving objects.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attractive force between two objects due to their mass. It pulls objects toward each other.

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