**Net Forces

Front

What is force in physics?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces.

Front

___________ is an opposing force that makes objects in motion slow down.

Back

Friction.

Front

Is it BALANCED?

Back

No.

Front

If the net force is 0 the object will ...

Back

STAY the SAME, NOT Move.

Front

What is balanced force?

Back

When two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

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