Forces and Net Force

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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.

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What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

The unit to measure force is the Newton (N).

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When forces are going in the opposite direction of each other, what should you do to find the net force?

Back

You should subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.

Back

force

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If both forces are going in the same direction, what should you do with those forces?

Back

You should add those forces.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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What happens to the net force if multiple forces are acting on an object in the same direction?

Back

The net force is the sum of all the forces acting in that direction.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force1 + Force2 (if in the same direction) or Net Force = Force1 - Force2 (if in opposite directions).

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What is balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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