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. It determines the object's motion.

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What does it mean if forces are balanced?

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

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

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You add the forces together to find the net force.

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What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

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You subtract the smaller force from the larger force to find the net force.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when one force is greater than another, causing a change in motion, like pushing a swing.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newton (N).

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If the net force on an object is zero, what can we say about its motion?

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The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is the effect of a net force of 5N to the right?

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The object will accelerate to the right.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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Two people pushing a car from opposite sides with equal force.