12/4 Forces

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

The overall force acting upon an object.

Front

What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

Newton

Front

What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

Back

Their strengths are added.

Front

If a person is picking up a book with the force of 50 N and the gravity is pulling down with 15 N, what is the net force?

Back

35 N up

Front

What is the net force when there is a 30 N force to the left and a 25 N force to the right?

Back

5 N left

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

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

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as weight.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force applied - Force opposing.