Calculate Net Force Flashcards

Understanding Net Force

• Net Force: The vector sum of all forces acting on an object, determining its acceleration and movement direction.
• Unbalanced Force: Causes a change in position, speed, or direction of an object, resulting in acceleration.
• Balanced Force: Keeps an object at rest or moving at a constant speed and direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Measurement of Force

• Units of Force: Measured in Newtons (N).

Examples of Net Force

• A force of 10 N to the right results in a net force of 10 N to the right.
• A force of 5 N to the right results in a net force of 5 N to the right.
• A force of 9 N to the right results in a net force of 9 N to the right.
• A force of 45 N to the right results in a net force of 45 N to the right.
• A force of 0 N indicates no net force acting on the object.
• A force of 100 N to the left results in a net force of 100 N to the left.
• A force of 15 N to the left results in a net force of 15 N to the left.
• A force of 5 N upward results in a net force of 5 N upward.
• A force of 50 N upward results in a net force of 50 N upward.
• A force of 10 N to the left results in a net force of 10 N to the left.
• A force of 400 N downward results in a net force of 400 N downward.

Fundamental Concept of Force

• Force Definition: A force is a push or a pull exerted on an object, influencing its motion.