Net Force

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What is Net Force?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What does a Net Force of 0N indicate?

Back

A Net Force of 0N indicates that the object is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

Front

If two forces act in opposite directions, how do you calculate the Net Force?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force and the direction of the larger force determines the direction of the Net Force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What happens to an object when a Net Force is applied in the same direction as its motion?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the Net Force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the direction of the Net Force if the forces acting on an object are balanced?

Back

The direction of the Net Force is zero; the object does not accelerate.

Front

If an object has a Net Force of 6N to the left, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces acting on the object are unbalanced, with a greater force acting to the left.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the effect of a Net Force of 9N to the right on an object?

Back

The object will accelerate to the right.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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How do you represent forces acting in the same direction?

Back

You add the magnitudes of the forces together to find the Net Force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the formula for calculating Net Force?

Back

Net Force = Sum of all forces acting on the object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What does it mean if an object is in equilibrium?

Back

It means that the Net Force acting on the object is 0N, resulting in no acceleration.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2