Net Force

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What is Net Force?

Back

Net Force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What does it mean if the net force is zero?

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If the net force is zero, the object is in a state of balance and will not change its motion.

Front

What is a Balanced Force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

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What is an Unbalanced Force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newtons (N).

Front

If two people push a box with equal force in opposite directions, what is the net force?

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The net force is 0 N, meaning the box does not move.

Front

What happens to an object if the net force acting on it is greater than zero?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net Force = Force1 + Force2 + ... + ForceN.

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If a net force of 100 N is applied to an object to the right, what is the direction of the acceleration?

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The acceleration will be to the right.

Front

What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.