Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If a person pushes a book with 50 N and gravity pulls it down with 15 N, what is the net force?

Back

35 N up

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the net force is 0 N, and the object does not move.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause movement.

Front

If a notebook has a downward force of 10 N from gravity and an upward force of 10 N from the table, what is the net force?

Back

0 N

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

If Mrs. King and Mr. King push a dresser with 30 N and there is 10 N of friction, what is the net force?

Back

20 N Left

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 5 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

15 N in that direction.

Front

If a force of 20 N is applied to the right and a force of 10 N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

10 N to the right.