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?

Back

Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their directions. Forces in the same direction are added, while forces in opposite directions are subtracted.

Front

If two forces of 35 N right and 25 N left are acting on an object, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 10 N right (35 N right - 25 N left = 10 N right).

Front

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

Back

If the net force is zero, the object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the direction of motion if the net force is 3 N left?

Back

The object will move to the left.

Front

If an object has a net force of 9 N, what can you say about its motion?

Back

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

Front

What is the net force if 17 N right and 14 N left are acting on an object?

Back

The net force is 3 N right (17 N right - 14 N left = 3 N right).

Front

What is the effect of increasing net force on an object's acceleration?

Back

Increasing the net force on an object will increase its acceleration, according to Newton's second law (F=ma).

Front

If an object is moving left with a net force of 5 N left, what will happen to its speed?

Back

The object's speed will increase as it continues to move left.

Front

What is the net force if two equal forces of 10 N are acting in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is 0 N (10 N right - 10 N left = 0 N).