Calculating Net Forces

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is the PUSH or PULL on an object.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

What happens when two forces of equal strength act in opposite directions?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What type of force is present when one side wins in a tug of war?

Back

Unbalanced Force.

Front

If a net force of 1.3 N is acting to the right, what is the direction of the net force?

Back

1.3 N right.

Front

What is the result of balanced forces acting on an object?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A person pushing a car that is stuck.

Front

If two boys are pulling a rope with different forces, what will happen?

Back

The boy pulling with the greater force will win.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

If a net force of 35 N is acting to the right, what is the direction of the net force?

Back

35 N right.