Force Diagrams

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull exerted on an object.

Front

What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object when all individual forces are combined.

Front

What happens to forces when a marble speeds up rolling down a ramp?

Back

The forces are unbalanced.

Front

What happens to forces when a car is moving at a constant speed in a straight line?

Back

The forces are balanced.

Front

What are the two components of a force?

Back

Magnitude (number) and direction.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

The total forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

Back

The total forces acting on an object are not equal, causing a change in motion.

Front

How does friction affect motion?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion, often causing objects to slow down or stop.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and force?

Back

According to Newton's second law, force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).