Net Force

Front

A force is ____.

Back

a push or pull that can cause movement

Front

If there are two forces going in the same direction how would you find the net force?

Back

Add

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

0 N (no movement)

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

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

Back

5 N right

Front

What does it mean if forces are balanced?

Back

The net force is 0 N, and there is no movement.

Front

What is the direction of motion if the net force is to the left?

Back

The object will move to the left.

Front

If a car is pushed with a force of 20 N to the right and a force of 10 N to the right, what is the net force?

Back

30 N right

Front

What happens to an object at rest when a net force acts on it?

Back

It will start to move in the direction of the net force.