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

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

Back

When the net force is zero, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

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

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 4 N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 6 N in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What direction will an object move if the net force is to the left?

Back

The object will move to the left.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

How does mass affect inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, meaning it will be harder to change its motion.

Front

What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

Back

According to Newton's second law, the net force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration (F=ma).