Net Forces Review

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

If a boat traveling East has a Net Force of 324 N, and the wind blowing West has a Net Force of 789 N, what is the overall Net Force?

Back

The overall Net Force is 465 N, West.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

Front

How will an object move if the net force is greater to the right?

Back

The object will move to the right.

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force?

Back

Net Force = Force applied in one direction - Force applied in the opposite direction.

Front

If two forces of 10 N right and 5 N left are acting on an object, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 5 N right.

Front

What does it mean if an object has a net force of 0 N?

Back

It means the object is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

If a car has a net force of 40 N right, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on the car are unbalanced, with a greater force pushing it to the right.

Front

What is the effect of increasing net force on an object's acceleration?

Back

Increasing the net force on an object increases its acceleration, according to Newton's second law (F=ma).

Front

If an object experiences a net force of 3 N left, what direction will it accelerate?

Back

The object will accelerate to the left.