Net Force Diagrams

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What is a net force diagram?

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A visual representation showing all the forces acting on an object, indicating their direction and magnitude.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Forces are balanced when they are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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Forces are unbalanced when they are not equal, causing a change in the object's motion.

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What is a Newton?

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A unit of force in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the force required to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s².

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How do you determine the direction of net force?

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The direction of net force is determined by the direction of the greater force when forces are unbalanced.

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What happens to an object at rest when balanced forces act on it?

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The object remains at rest and does not move.

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What happens to an object in motion when balanced forces act on it?

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The object continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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

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

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

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What does it mean if an object is moving at a constant speed?

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The object is not accelerating; the forces acting on it are balanced.