Net Force

Front

A force is ____.

Back

a push or pull that can cause movement

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces that have a net force of zero (the object is still).

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Forces that cause a change in motion (the object moves).

Front

What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

If two forces of 10N and 15N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

25N in the same direction.

Front

If a 20N force pushes right and a 10N force pushes left, what is the net force?

Back

10N to the right.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object accelerates in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

If Mrs. King and Mr. King push a dresser with 30N of force and there is 10N of friction, what is the net force?

Back

20N Left.