Force & Net Force

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is net force?

Back

The total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the motion of an object.

Front

If two forces of 10N and 5N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

15N

Front

If a 10N force acts to the right and a 10N force acts to the left, what is the net force?

Back

0N

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 speed.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

At which point does a roller coaster have the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

At the lowest point of the track.