Net Force

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

Front

How do you calculate net force when two forces are acting in the same direction?

Back

You add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

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

Back

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 a net force of zero.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and opposite, resulting in a net force that causes a change in motion.

Front

If Mrs. King and Mr. King push a dresser with 30N to the left and there is 10N of friction, what is the net force?

Back

20N to the left.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one team pulls with 400N to the right and the other with 250N to the left, which way will the ribbon move?

Back

The ribbon will move to the right, and the team pulling to the right will win.

Front

What is the net force if two forces of 40N and 30N are acting in opposite directions?

Back

10N in the direction of the larger force.

Front

How do you find the net force when two forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is the direction of the net force if a force of 50N is acting to the right and a force of 20N is acting to the left?

Back

30N to the right.