Net Force

Front

What is 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

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

If a force of 30 N is applied to the right and a force of 20 N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

10 N, to the right.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

Front

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

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal in size or opposite in direction, resulting in a net force that causes a change in motion.

Front

If two people are pulling on a rope with equal force in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

What is the direction of net force if the forces are unbalanced?

Back

The direction of the net force is in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

If a net force of -5 N is acting on an object, what does the negative sign indicate?

Back

The negative sign indicates that the direction of the net force is opposite to the defined positive direction.