Force Diagrams

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull exerted on an object.

Front

What is net force?

Back

The sum of all forces acting on an object, including direction.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

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

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change direction.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

Add all forces acting on an object, taking direction into account.

Front

What happens when net force is zero?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

Friction, tension, and normal force.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Gravity, magnetic force, and electric force.

Front

What does it mean for forces to be in equilibrium?

Back

The forces are balanced, resulting in no net force and no acceleration.