Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

Front

How do you find the net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

The unit to measure force is Newton (N).

Front

If group A pulls with 250 N to the left and group B pulls with 400 N to the right, which way will the ribbon move?

Back

The ribbon will move to the right and group B will win the tug-of-war.

Front

What happens to the net force if two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force will be zero.

Front

If a force of 10 N is applied to the right and a force of 5 N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 5 N to the right.

Front

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

Back

An object with a net force of zero will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant speed.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one team pulls with 300 N and the other with 200 N, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 100 N in the direction of the team pulling with 300 N.

Front

What does it mean if the net force is positive?

Back

A positive net force indicates that the object is accelerating in the direction of the net force.

Front

What does it mean if the net force is negative?

Back

A negative net force indicates that the object is accelerating in the opposite direction of the net force.