Net Forces Review

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What is the net force?

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The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An example of an unbalanced force is when one side of an object is pushed harder than the other, causing it to move in that direction.

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When the resulting force is greater than zero, what type of force is acting on the objects?

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Unbalanced force.

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What is the unit for force?

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Newton.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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

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

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If a net force of 0 N is acting on an object, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

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The forces are balanced.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net Force = Total Forces acting in one direction - Total Forces acting in the opposite direction.

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What is inertia?

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

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How does mass affect the net force on an object?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater the net force needed to change its motion.