Balanced, Unbalanced, and Net Force Review

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What is the definition of Net Force?

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

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

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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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 velocity.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.

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

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8N (5N + 3N).

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What is a Force?

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A push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer player kicking a ball, causing it to move in the direction of the kick.

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If a 10N force is applied to the right and a 4N force is applied to the left, what is the Net Force?

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6N to the right (10N - 4N).

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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 is in equilibrium?

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The object is experiencing balanced forces, resulting in no change in motion.