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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How do you calculate net force when two forces are acting in the same direction?

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Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

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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 is the unit of measurement for force?

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Newtons (N)

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What is a force?

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A push or pull exerted on an object.

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What are examples of forces?

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Friction, gravity, tension, and applied force.

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If Mr. L pushes a car with 4,000 N north and Mrs. Raulerson pulls it with 100 N north, what is the net force?

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4,100 N north.

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Is friction a type of force?

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Yes, friction is a type of force.

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What happens to the net force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

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The net force is zero.

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What is the effect of net force on an object at rest?

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If the net force is zero, the object remains at rest.