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 forces are acting in the same direction?

Back

Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

Front

How do you calculate net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

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

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and cause a change in the object's motion.

Front

If Team A pulls with 100 N to the right and Team B pulls with 80 N to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 20 N to the right.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting parallel to the surface.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

Front

If an object is moving in a circle, what can be said about the net force acting on it?

Back

The net force is directed towards the center of the circle, causing the object to change direction.