Net Force

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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 calculate Net Force?

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Net Force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction. Forces in the same direction are added, while forces in opposite directions are subtracted.

Front

What does it mean if the Net Force is zero?

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If the Net Force is zero, it means that all the forces acting on an object are balanced, and the object will not accelerate.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion (Net Force = 0), while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

If a 10 N force to the right and a 5 N force to the left are acting on an object, what is the Net Force?

Back

The Net Force is 5 N to the right (10 N - 5 N = 5 N right).

Front

What happens to an object when the Net Force is unbalanced?

Back

An unbalanced Net Force causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is the Net Force if two equal forces of 6 N are acting in opposite directions?

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The Net Force is 0 N (6 N - 6 N = 0 N), meaning the forces are balanced.

Front

If an object has a Net Force of 3 N to the left, what can you infer about the forces acting on it?

Back

There is a greater force acting to the left than the forces acting to the right, resulting in a Net Force of 3 N to the left.

Front

What is the Net Force acting on an object at rest?

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If an object is at rest and not experiencing any unbalanced forces, the Net Force is 0 N.

Front

How does friction affect Net Force?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion. It can reduce the Net Force acting on an object, affecting its acceleration.