Net Forces

Front

What is a net force?

Back

The net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the net force is zero, and the object does not accelerate.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, the net force is not zero, and the object will accelerate in the direction of the larger force.

Front

How do you determine the direction of net force?

Back

The direction of the net force is the same as the direction of the larger force when forces are unbalanced.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the attractive force between two masses, such as the Earth and the planets.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 5 N and 3 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 8 N in the direction of the forces.

Front

If a 10 N force acts to the right and a 4 N force acts to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 6 N to the right.

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on falling objects?

Back

Air resistance opposes the motion of falling objects, reducing their acceleration.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.