INT 1st Law & FBD Flashcard

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What is Net Force?

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Net Force is the total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration and direction of movement.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no change in the object's motion.

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What direction does friction act in relation to movement?

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Friction acts in the opposite direction of movement.

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What can acceleration change in an object?

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Acceleration can change an object's speed, direction, or both.

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What is the result of a net force of 0N on an object?

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A net force of 0N means there is no movement or change in motion of the object.

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Define inertia.

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is directly related to the object's mass.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net Force (F_net) = mass (m) x acceleration (a).

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's Second Law?

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According to Newton's Second Law, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, affecting their motion and acceleration.