Net Force

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What is a PUSH or PULL of an object?

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Force

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What are balanced forces?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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What is the net force?

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The overall force acting on an object, which can be calculated by combining all individual forces acting on it.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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A book resting on a table, where the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force from the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than the opposing forces.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Net force = Sum of all forces acting on an object.

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What does it mean if the net force is zero?

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The object is either at rest or moving at a constant speed.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the effect of friction on motion?

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Friction opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction.