Net Force

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

Net Force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

How do you determine the direction of Net Force?

Back

The direction of Net Force is determined by the direction of the greater force acting on the object.

Front

If two forces act in opposite directions, how do you calculate the Net Force?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and the direction of the larger force will be the direction of the Net Force.

Front

What happens if the Net Force on an object is zero?

Back

If the Net Force is zero, the object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the Net Force if a 5N force to the right and a 3N force to the left are acting on an object?

Back

The Net Force is 2N to the right.

Front

What is the Net Force if a 10N force to the left and a 10N force to the right are acting on an object?

Back

The Net Force is 0N.

Front

What is the effect of a Net Force of 4N to the left on an object?

Back

The object will accelerate to the left.

Front

What is the Net Force if a 6N force to the right and a 2N force to the right are acting on an object?

Back

The Net Force is 8N to the right.

Front

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

Back

There is a greater force acting to the left than the forces acting to the right.

Front

What is the relationship between Net Force and acceleration?

Back

Net Force is directly proportional to acceleration; as Net Force increases, acceleration increases.