Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

When forces are acting in the same direction, what should be done with their magnitudes?

Back

They should be added together.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion.

Front

What is the direction of the net force if it is acting to the left?

Back

The net force is acting to the left.

Front

If an object has a net force of 9 N acting on it, what does this indicate?

Back

It indicates that the total force acting on the object is 9 N in a specific direction.

Front

What is the result of unbalanced forces acting on an object?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause a change in the object's motion.

Front

If two forces of 5 N and 3 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 8 N in the same direction.

Front

What is the effect of a net force of 0 N on an object?

Back

A net force of 0 N means the object will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

Back

Net force is directly proportional to acceleration, as described by Newton's second law (F=ma).

Front

If a net force of 4 N is acting on an object, what can be inferred about the forces acting on it?

Back

There are unbalanced forces acting on the object resulting in a net force of 4 N.