Force & Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

If two forces of 10N and 5N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

15N

Front

If two forces of 10N and 5N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

5N in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force1 + Force2 (considering direction).

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

How does mass affect force?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction opposes motion, making it harder for objects to start moving or to keep moving.