Net Forces

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What is net force?

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

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If two forces are acting in the same direction, how do you find the net force?

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Add the magnitudes of the two forces together.

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If two forces are acting in opposite directions, how do you find the net force?

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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What is the unit of force?

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N (Newtons)

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What happens to the net force if equal forces are applied in opposite directions?

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The net force is 0 N.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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How do you represent forces in diagrams?

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Forces are represented by arrows, where the length indicates the magnitude and the direction indicates the direction of the force.

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What is the effect of a net force of 0 N on an object?

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The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.