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

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

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

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and take the direction of the larger force.

Front

What does a Net Force of zero indicate about an object's motion?

Back

An object with a Net Force of zero is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

If a car has a force of 50 N forward and a force of 30 N backward, what is the Net Force?

Back

20 N forward.

Front

What is the significance of balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces result in a Net Force of zero, meaning there is no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force results in a Net Force that is not zero, causing a change in the object's motion.

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 15 N act in the same direction, what is the Net Force?

Back

25 N in the direction of the forces.

Front

If a force of 8 N to the left and a force of 5 N to the right are applied, what is the Net Force?

Back

3 N to the left.

Front

What happens to an object if the Net Force acting on it is greater than zero?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the Net Force.