Net Forces

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What is a net force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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What is a balanced force?

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When two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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When two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is force?

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A push or pull exerted on an object.

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

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

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).

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If a soccer ball is kicked with a force of 50N to the left, what is the direction of the net force?

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50N Left.

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How do you calculate net force when two forces are acting in the same direction?

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Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

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

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and take the direction of the larger force.

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What is an example of a balanced force in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table.