Net Force

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What is Net Force?

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

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What does it mean if the Net Force is balanced?

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If the Net Force is balanced, it means that all the forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean if the Net Force is unbalanced?

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If the Net Force is unbalanced, it means that the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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What happens to the Net Force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

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The Net Force becomes zero.

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When forces are acting in the same direction, what should be done to find the Net Force?

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The forces should be added together.

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What is the formula for calculating Net Force?

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Net Force (F_net) = F1 + F2 + ... + Fn, where F1, F2, ..., Fn are the individual forces acting on the object.

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If an object is at rest and the Net Force is zero, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

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The forces acting on the object are balanced.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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A person pushing a shopping cart forward while another person pulls it backward creates unbalanced forces.

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What is the effect of an unbalanced Net Force on an object's motion?

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An unbalanced Net Force causes an object to accelerate, change direction, or change speed.

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If a car is moving at a constant speed, what can be said about the Net Force acting on it?

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The Net Force acting on the car is zero, indicating balanced forces.