Net Force Diagrams

Front

What is 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

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 start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

If a box is moving to the left, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

Back

The net force acting on the box is directed to the left.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

Back

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

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one group pulls with a greater force, what happens to the rope?

Back

The rope will move in the direction of the group applying the greater force.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force in everyday life?

Back

A marble rolling down a ramp experiences unbalanced forces due to gravity pulling it down.

Front

How can you determine the direction of net force?

Back

The direction of net force is the same as the direction of the greater force acting on the object.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on a stationary object?

Back

A stationary object will remain at rest if balanced forces are acting on it.

Front

What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

Back

Net force is directly proportional to acceleration; greater net force results in greater acceleration (F=ma).