Net Forces

Front

What happens when forces act in the same direction?

Back

They should be added together.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when the net force is zero newtons.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when the net force is not zero, causing an object to accelerate.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

If two forces of 5 N and 3 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

8 N in the same direction.

Front

If two forces of 5 N and 3 N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

2 N in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

0 N.

Front

What does it mean if an object is in equilibrium?

Back

The net force acting on the object is zero.

Front

How do you determine the direction of net force?

Back

The direction of net force is the same as the direction of the larger force when forces are unbalanced.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).