Net Force

Front

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 determine the direction of Net Force?

Back

The direction of Net Force is the same as the direction of the greater force acting on the object.

Front

What happens when Net Force is zero?

Back

When Net Force is zero, the object is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

If two forces act in opposite directions, how do you calculate Net Force?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and the direction is that of the larger force.

Front

What is the Net Force if a 5N force acts to the right and a 3N force acts to the left?

Back

Net Force is 2N to the right.

Front

What is the Net Force if a 10N force acts to the left and a 10N force acts to the right?

Back

Net Force is 0N.

Front

If an object has a Net Force of 4N to the left, what can you say about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on it are unbalanced, with a greater force acting to the left.

Front

What is the effect of a Net Force of 6N to the right on an object?

Back

The object will accelerate to the right.

Front

What does it mean if an object is in equilibrium?

Back

It means that the Net Force acting on the object is zero.

Front

If a 7N force acts to the right and a 2N force acts to the left, what is the Net Force?

Back

Net Force is 5N to the right.