Net Force

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What is Net Force?

Back

Net Force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

How do you find the Net Force when two forces are acting in the same direction?

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You add the two forces together.

Front

How do you find the Net Force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

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You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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What does it mean if the Net Force is balanced?

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If the Net Force is balanced, it means that the forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean if the Net Force is unbalanced?

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If the Net Force is unbalanced, it means that the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one group pulls with a force of 400 N and the other with 250 N, which group wins?

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The group pulling with 400 N wins, and the ribbon moves to their side.

Front

If a person lifts a book with a force of 50 N and gravity pulls down with 15 N, what is the Net Force?

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The Net Force is 35 N upward.

Front

What is the formula for calculating Net Force?

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Net Force = Force1 + Force2 (if in the same direction) or Net Force = Force1 - Force2 (if in opposite directions).

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What happens to an object if the Net Force acting on it is zero?

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The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer ball being kicked is an example of an unbalanced force, as the kick applies a greater force than the friction holding it still.