Net Force

The sum of all of the forces acting on an object is known as the _____ force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Do directions matter with forces?

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When forces are acting in the same direction they should be added together.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Forces that are acting in opposite directions should be subtracted from each other.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If the net force (Fnet) is 0, _____

• the forces are balanced.

• the object just keeps doing what it was doing.

• the object maintains its same speed and direction.

• the object maintains its velocity.

• the object does not speed up, slow down, or turn.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If the net force is not 0, _____

• the forces are not balanced.

• the object changes what it is doing.

• the object changes its velocity.

• the object accelerates.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The net force (Fnet) and the acceleration are always in the same direction.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If the acceleration and velocity are in the same direction the object will _____.

• speed up

• slow down

• turn

If the acceleration and the velocity are in opposite directions, the object will _____.

• speed up

• slow down

• turn

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

If the acceleration and velocity are at angles to each other, the object will _____.

• speed up

• slow down

• turn