Net Forces

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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 when forces are balanced?

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When the net force is zero, meaning all forces acting on an object cancel each other out.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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When the net force acting on an object is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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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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By adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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If a force of 10N is applied to the right and 5N to the left, what is the net force?

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5N to the right.

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What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

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

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).

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What is the effect of a net force acting on an object?

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It causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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If two forces of 20N and 30N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

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50N in that direction.