Net Forces

Front

What is a net force?

Back

The net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What does it mean if forces are balanced?

Back

Balanced forces mean that the total net force acting on an object is zero, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What does it mean if forces are unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces result in a net force that is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the larger force.

Front

If Student A pushes with 63 newtons and Student B pushes with 56 newtons, what is the net force?

Back

7 N Right

Front

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

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Front

What can a force cause an object to do?

Back

A force can cause an object to accelerate, slow down, or remain in place.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force1 + Force2 + ... + ForceN.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when balanced forces act on it?

Back

The object remains at rest.