Net Force & Acceleration

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What is Net Force?

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Net Force is the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.

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

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When the net force is zero, the object is either at rest or moving at a constant speed. This is known as balanced forces.

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What is an Unbalanced Force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the total forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is Acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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According to Newton's second law, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass. A larger mass results in less acceleration for the same net force.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a).

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What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

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The greater the net force acting on an object, the greater the acceleration. This relationship is described by Newton's second law of motion.

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What is a Balanced Force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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Give an example of an unbalanced force in everyday life.

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A car accelerating when the driver presses the gas pedal is an example of an unbalanced force.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two masses, such as the Earth and an object, causing it to fall.