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.

Front

If group B pulls with 400 N to the right and group A pulls with 250 N to the left, which way will the ribbon move?

Back

The ribbon will move to the right and group B will win the tug-of-war.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause movement.

Front

In a tug-of-war, if Team A pulls with 25 N and Team B pulls with 35 N, who wins?

Back

Team B wins by 10 N.

Front

If you push a couch with 25 N to the right and your dad pushes with 35 N to the right, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 60 N to the right.

Front

What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

Back

The net force is the sum of the two forces.

Front

What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is the difference between the two forces, acting in the direction of the larger force.

Front

If a force of 50 N is applied to the right and a force of 20 N is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 30 N to the right.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

If no net force acts on an object, what will happen to its motion?

Back

The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.