Force & Net Force

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is net force?

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The total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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What is a balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in motion.

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What happens when the net force is zero?

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

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What is the unit of force?

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

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How do you calculate net force?

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Add all the forces acting on an object, taking direction into account.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force of attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer player kicking a ball, causing it to move.