Net Force

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What is Net Force?

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Net Force is 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 forces are in the same direction?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

How do you calculate Net Force when forces are in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newton (N).

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If a 60 N force is acting to the right and a 40 N force is acting to the left, what is the Net Force?

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20 N to the right.

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What does it mean if the Net Force is zero?

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It means that the forces acting on the object are balanced.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

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Two people pushing a car with equal force in opposite directions.

Front

What happens to an object if the Net Force is not zero?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the Net Force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating Net Force?

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Net Force = Force1 + Force2 (if in the same direction) or Net Force = Force1 - Force2 (if in opposite directions).

Front

If two forces of 30 N and 50 N are acting in the same direction, what is the Net Force?

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80 N in the same direction.