net force and acceleration

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object. It determines the object's acceleration.

Front

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

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

Back

According to Newton's second law, the net force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration (F = ma).

Front

If an object has a net force of 0 N, what can be said about its motion?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

If Team A pulls with 25 N and Team B pulls with 35 N, what is the net force?

Back

Team B has a net force of 10 N in its direction.

Front

What happens to the net force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is 0 N.

Front

What is the effect of increasing the mass of an object on its acceleration if the net force remains constant?

Back

The acceleration of the object decreases.

Front

If a person pushes a cabinet with 30 N and another person pushes with 30 N in the opposite direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 0 N.