Net Forces

Front

What is a 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 acceleration.

Front

What happens when the net force is greater than 0 Newtons?

Back

The object is unbalanced and accelerating.

Front

If there are equal forces acting in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 0 Newtons, meaning the forces are balanced.

Front

What is the result of an imbalance between two forces?

Back

An imbalance between two forces causes acceleration.

Front

If an object experiences a net force of 4 N to the left, is it balanced?

Back

No, it is unbalanced.

Front

How do you calculate net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force and indicate the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is the net force of 8 N to the left and 4 N to the right?

Back

The net force is 4 N to the left.

Front

What does it mean if an object is moving at a constant speed with no net force acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on the object are balanced.

Front

If a net force of 35 N is acting to the right, what can be said about the forces acting on the object?

Back

There is a greater force acting to the right than to the left.

Front

What is the effect of zero net force on an object?

Back

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