Net Force

Front

What is the definition of Net Force?

Back

Net Force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity, while velocity is a vector quantity.

Front

What does it mean if an object has a zero net force?

Back

An object with a zero net force could be at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

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

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate.

Front

If a car has a force of 54 N forwards and the brakes have a force of 73 N backwards, what is the overall Net Force?

Back

19 N backwards.

Front

What is the formula to calculate Net Force?

Back

Net Force = Total Forces acting in one direction - Total Forces acting in the opposite direction.

Front

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

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 15 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

25 N in the same direction.

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 15 N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

5 N in the direction of the larger force.