Calculating Net Force

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What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

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What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

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What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the net force is zero, and the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the net force is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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If two forces of 10 N to the right and 10 N to the left act on an object, what is the net force?

Back

0 N (the forces cancel each other out).

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If a force of 20 N to the right and a force of 10 N to the right act on an object, what is the net force?

Back

30 N to the right.

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If a force of 15 N to the left and a force of 5 N to the right act on an object, what is the net force?

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10 N to the left.

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What is the formula to calculate net force?

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Net Force = Sum of all forces acting on an object.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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Pushing a shopping cart forward while someone else pulls it backward.

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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.