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.

Front

When forces are acting in the same direction, what should you do?

Back

You should add the forces together.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the net force is zero, and the object does not accelerate.

Front

If two forces are acting in opposite directions, how do you find the net force?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

An example is pushing a swing; if one person pushes harder than another, the swing moves.

Front

What does it mean if an object is in motion?

Back

It means that the net force acting on the object is not zero.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

If a net force of 100 N is acting to the right, what does that mean?

Back

It means that the object will accelerate to the right.

Front

What is the result of two equal forces acting in opposite directions?

Back

The result is a net force of zero, meaning the object remains at rest or continues moving at a constant speed.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

An example is a book resting on a table; the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force from the table.