Net Force

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What is Net Force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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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 velocity; the forces are balanced.

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Can an object with zero net force be moving?

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Yes, it can be moving at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is a Force?

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A push or pull exerted on an object.

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How do you calculate Net Force?

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Add all the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The net force is zero, and the object does not accelerate.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A tug of war where one team pulls harder than the other, resulting in movement.

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If you pull with 65 N to the left and your friend pulls with 55 N to the right, what is the net force?

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10 N to the left.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).

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What does it mean if an object accelerates?

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There is a net force acting on the object.