Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

The sum of all the forces acting on an object.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

When forces are acting in the same direction, what should be done?

Back

They should be added together.

Front

What happens when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

They should be subtracted from each other.

Front

If a 10 N force is applied to the right and a 5 N force is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

5 N to the right.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Gravity.

Front

If two forces of 20 N and 30 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

50 N in that direction.

Front

What is the net force acting on an object at rest?

Back

0 N, if no forces are acting on it.