Net Force Practice

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What units are used to measure force?

Back

Forces are measured in Newtons (N).

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

What does it mean if forces are balanced?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What does it mean if forces are unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change direction.

Front

If a box has a net force of 4 N to the left, what does that indicate?

Back

It indicates that the total force acting on the box is 4 Newtons directed to the left.

Front

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

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

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

Back

The net force is 2 N in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is the effect of a net force of 0 N on an object?

Back

A net force of 0 N means the object will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant velocity.

Front

How do you calculate net force when multiple forces are acting on an object?

Back

Add the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.