Forces and Net Force

The unit used to measure force.

• Newton

• force

• net force

The combination of all forces acting on an object.

• Newton

• force

• net force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The combination of all forces acting on an object.

• Newton

• force

• net force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which of the following choices best represents force?

• a push or a pull always causing motion

• a push or a pull always causing acceleration

• a push or a pull acting without an object

• a push or a pull acting on an object

When the net forces equal 0 N, they are which of the following?

• balanced

• unbalanced

• a push

• a pull

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Which of the following causes an object to start moving?

• balanced forces

• unbalanced forces

• either balanced or unbalanced forces

• any combination of forces

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When forces are balanced, the net force equals how many newtons?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

How would you find the net force of two dogs pulling in opposite directions?

• Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

• Add the two forces.

• Subtract the larger force from the smaller force.

• Multiply the forces.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If these boys are pulling with the same amount of force.  What will happen?

• The boy in blue will win.
• They will not move at all.
• The boy in red will win.
• Both will fall down.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the net force?

• 40 N left
• 0 N Balalnced
• 400 N right
• 40 N right

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3