Calculate Net Force!

If there are two forces acting on an object in the same direction, how would you find the net force?

• Subtract the values

• Add the values

• Divide the values

• Multiply the values

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Find the net force:

5 N to the right, and another 5 newtons to the right.

• 0 N Right

• 0 N Left

• 15 N Left

• 10 N Right

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The forces applied to an object are 8N to the left and 4N to the right. What is the net force? Is this balanced?

• 12 N Right No

• 4 N Left No

• 12 N Right Yes

• 4 N Right Yes

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is force?

• A push exerted on an object
• A push or pull exerted on an object
• A pull exerted on an object
• Nothing

Forces that have a net force of zero are called:

• Balanced forces

• Unbalanced forces

The force that pulls things toward earth.

• Speed
• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

If the net force is 0 Newtons the object is...

• unbalanced

• balanced

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

What is the unit of measurement for force?

• Miles

• Seconds

• Newtons

• Pounds

Is this and example of a balanced or unbalanced force?

• balanced

• unbalanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

What is the net force?

• 17N Right
• 3N Right
• 3N Left
• 17N Left

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2