Net Force

Find the net force: 15 N to the right, and another 15 newtons to the right.

• 0 N Right

• 30 N Right

• 30 N Left

With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.

• larger 
• smaller 
• equal 

What is force?

• A push exerted on an object

• A push or pull exerted on an object

• A pull exerted on an object

What is the net force?

• 4.2 N left
• 4.2 N right
• 2.2 N left
• 2.2 N right

Calculate the Net Force.

• 60N, Right

• 40N, Right

• 0 N

Which of the blocks above has balanced forces acting on it?

• A
• B
• C
• D

In order to be balanced, what 4th force must be applied?

• 5 N to the Right

• 5 N to the Left

• 10 N to the Right

• 4 N to the Left

Two people are pushing a disabled car. One exerts a force of 200 N east, the other a force of 150 N east. What is the net force exerted on the car?

• 50 N east

• 350 N east

• 50 N west

• 350 N west

__________ is the sum of all forces acting on an object. It is capable of accelerating a mass. 

• velocity
• gravity
• net force
• distance

The graph shows how the speed of an object changed over time. During which segments of this graph were the forces acting on the object balanced?

• R only
• Q and S
• R and T
• R, S and T