Warm-up 15 Flashcard Forces

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What is Net Force?

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

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What does it mean if an object has a zero net force?

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An object with a zero net force is either at rest or moving at a constant speed in a straight line.

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In which direction will an object move if forces are unbalanced?

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An object will move in the direction of the larger force when forces are unbalanced.

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What is the condition for balanced forces?

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Balanced forces occur when the net force acting on an object is zero, meaning the object is either at rest or moving at a constant speed.

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What force opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object sliding across a surface.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An example of an unbalanced force is when one person pushes a heavy box harder than another person pulls it, causing the box to move.

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What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

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If no net force acts on an object in motion, it will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that resists the sliding motion of two surfaces that are in contact.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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An example of balanced forces is when two people push on opposite sides of a box with equal force, keeping it stationary.