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 does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the larger force.

Front

If an object has a net force of 0 Newtons, what can we say about its motion?

Back

The object is either at rest or moving at a constant speed.

Front

In which direction will an object move if unbalanced forces are acting on it?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

Calculate the net force when two forces of 10 N and 5 N are acting in the same direction.

Back

Net force = 10 N + 5 N = 15 N in the same direction.

Front

Calculate the net force when a 20 N force acts to the right and a 15 N force acts to the left.

Back

Net force = 20 N - 15 N = 5 N to the right.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

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

Front

If Team A pulls with 30 N and Team B pulls with 45 N, who wins and by how much?

Back

Team B wins by 15 N.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force is greater than 0 Newtons?

Back

The object is unbalanced and will accelerate.