Net Force

Front

What is Net Force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

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

Front

If group A pulls with 250 N to the left and group B pulls with 400 N to the right, which way will the net force act?

Back

To the right, because group B's force is greater.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull that can cause an object to move or change its motion.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if Team A pulls with 25 N and Team B pulls with 35 N, who wins?

Back

Team B wins by 10 N.

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force?

Back

Net Force = Force applied in one direction - Force applied in the opposite direction.

Front

If the net force is 35 N to the right, what does that mean?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A car accelerating when the driver presses the gas pedal.

Front

What is an example of a balanced force?

Back

A book resting on a table, where gravity pulls it down and the table pushes it up equally.