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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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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

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If two forces of 5 N and 3 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

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The net force is 8 N in the direction of the forces.

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If two forces of 5 N and 3 N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

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The net force is 2 N in the direction of the larger force.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space is an example of balanced forces.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A car accelerating from a stop sign is an example of unbalanced forces.

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How do you determine the net force when multiple forces are acting on an object?

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Add the forces acting in the same direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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

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The object remains at rest.

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What happens to an object in motion when balanced forces act on it?

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