Net Forces

Front

When forces are acting in the same direction, what should be done with their magnitudes?

Back

They should be added together.

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is the definition of net force?

Back

The sum of all the forces acting on an object.

Front

If the net force on an object is 4 N to the left, what does this indicate?

Back

The object is experiencing a net force of 4 N directed to the left.

Front

If the net force on an object is 5 N to the left, what can be inferred about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on the object are unbalanced, with a resultant force of 5 N to the left.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 3 N and 5 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 8 N in the same direction.

Front

What is the net force if a 10 N force to the right and a 4 N force to the left are acting on an object?

Back

The net force is 6 N to the right.

Front

What does it mean if the net force on an object is zero?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.