Force & Net Force

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is net force?

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The total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

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What is a balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the motion of an object.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Add all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What happens when the net force is zero?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What is the direction of force?

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The direction in which the force is applied, which affects the object's motion.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.