Force & Net Force

Front

What is force?

Back

A force is a push or pull acting on an object.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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What is balanced force?

Back

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

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What is unbalanced force?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking direction into account.

Front

If a bat swings with a force of 1200 N and hits a ball with a force of 400 N, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 800 N.

Front

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

Back

It will start to move in the direction of the greater force.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What is the effect of net force of 0 N on an object?

Back

An object with a net force of 0 N will not change its state of motion.