Net Force

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What is Net Force?

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

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How do you calculate Net Force?

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Net Force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their directions. For example, 5 N to the right and 3 N to the left results in a Net Force of 2 N to the right.

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What does a positive Net Force indicate?

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A positive Net Force indicates that the object is accelerating in the direction of the applied force.

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What does a negative Net Force indicate?

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A negative Net Force indicates that the object is accelerating in the opposite direction of the applied force.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the Net Force is zero, and the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the Net Force is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the larger force.

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If an object has a Net Force of -5 N, which direction is it moving?

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The object is moving in the direction of the larger force, which is to the left in this case.

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What is the Net Force when 8 N is applied to the left and 4 N to the right?

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The Net Force is 4 N to the left.

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What is the significance of direction in Net Force?

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Direction is crucial in Net Force as it determines the direction of the object's acceleration.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing it up.