Net Force

Front

What is the net force?

Back

The net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

Front

How do you find the net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What does it mean if forces are balanced?

Back

Balanced forces mean that the net force is zero, and the object does not change its motion.

Front

What does it mean if forces are unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces result in a net force that is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

If an object is at rest and the net force is zero, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on it are balanced.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force is greater than zero?

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 30 N and 50 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 80 N in the direction of the forces.

Front

If a 10 N force is acting to the right and a 15 N force is acting to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 5 N to the left.

Front

What is the direction of motion if the net force is to the left?

Back

The object will move to the left.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

Back

A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces.