Net Force

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

If a person is pushing a box with 50 N and friction is 15 N, what is the Net Force?

Back

The Net Force is 35 N in the direction of the push.

Front

What does it mean if the Net Force is Unbalanced?

Back

It means that the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

The unit to measure force is Newton (N).

Front

If two people push a dresser with a total force of 30 N and there is 10 N of friction, what is the Net Force?

Back

The Net Force is 20 N in the direction of the push.

Front

What happens to an object if the Net Force is zero?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

Front

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

Back

The Net Force is 5 N to the right.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.