Net Force

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in the same direction?

Back

You add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

Front

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

Back

The object will either remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed.

Front

If a car is moving at a constant speed, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on the car are balanced.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when the total forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate.

Front

Can an object with zero net force be moving?

Back

Yes, an object with zero net force can be moving at a constant velocity.

Front

If a force of 10 N is acting to the right and a force of 4 N is acting to the left, what is the Net Force?

Back

The Net Force is 6 N to the right.

Front

What is the direction of the Net Force if a force of 15 N is acting east and a force of 10 N is acting west?

Back

The Net Force is 5 N east.