Net Forces

Front

The sum of all forces acting on an object is known as…

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Net force

Front

Calculate the Net Force: 120 N --> --> 50 N

Back

170 N to the right

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unbalanced force?

Back

Causes a change in motion of an object

Front

Calculate the Net Force: 5 N to the right and 3 N to the left

Back

2 N Right

Front

Three dogs are pulling on a stuffed animal. Dog A pulls with a force of 150 N to the north. Dog B pulls with a force of 150 N to the south. Dog C pulls to the east with a force of 40 N. Which dog will win the toy?

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Dog C

Front

What is an applied force?

Back

A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

Front

What is a normal force?

Back

The support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

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 velocity.

Front

If two forces of 10 N and 15 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

25 N in that direction.

Front

If a 5 N force acts to the right and a 3 N force acts to the left, what is the net force?

Back

2 N to the right.