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.

Front

How do you find the net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

If group A pulls with 250 N to the left and group B pulls with 400 N to the right, which way will the ribbon move?

Back

The ribbon will move to the right and group B will win the tug-of-war.

Front

What is the net force if two people push a dresser with 30 N to the left and there is 10 N of friction?

Back

The net force is 20 N to the left.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 15 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 25 N in the same direction.

Front

What is the direction of motion if the net force is to the left?

Back

The object will move to the left.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

If two people push a box with equal force in opposite directions, the forces are balanced.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Total Forces in One Direction - Total Forces in the Opposite Direction.