Net Forces

Front

What is the net force?

Back

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

Front

If two forces are acting in the same direction, how do you find the net force?

Back

You add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

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

Back

The net force is zero, meaning there is no movement.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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 does it mean if the net force is greater than zero?

Back

It means the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

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

Back

The object will remain at rest.

Front

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

Back

The object will continue to move at a constant velocity.

Front

If a 20 N force is applied to the right and a 10 N force is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 10 N to the right.

Front

What is the direction of motion if the net force is to the right?

Back

The object will move to the right.