(Net Forces) Winter Intersession Flashcard 1

Front

What is the net force?

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 30 N are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

60 N

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull exerted on an object.

Front

What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

Balanced forces occur when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

If a net force of 3 N is acting to the left, what can be said about the forces acting on the object?

Back

The total force acting to the left is greater than the total force acting to the right by 3 N.

Front

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

Back

The object will start to move in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on a moving object?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of a moving object; it continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

If an object is moving to the right and a net force of 3 N is applied to the left, what will happen?

Back

The object will slow down and eventually stop if the force continues to act.