15 Questions
What is the net amount in the context of a paycheck?
The amount of money taken home after deductions
Why are forces considered as vectors?
Because they have both magnitude and direction
How are vectors representing forces typically shown?
With arrows
What is the net force?
The vector sum of all forces acting on an object
Why can't forces with different magnitudes and directions be simply added together?
Because forces are vector quantities
How is finding the net force similar to adding positive and negative numbers?
It involves finding the difference between forces as we add up the vectors
In the context of a paycheck, what does the gross amount represent?
The total amount of money earned before deductions
What is the net force when a 10 N force to the right is acting on an object along with a 5 N force to the left?
5 N to the right
If two 8 N forces are acting in the same direction, what is the net force?
16 N in that direction
When a 12 N force to the right is acting on an object along with a 15 N force to the left, what is the net force?
3 N to the left
If a 20 N force is acting to the right and a 20 N force is acting to the left, what is the net force?
0 N
What is the net force when a 30 N force is acting downward and a 20 N force is acting upward?
10 N downward
In a free-body diagram, what does the size of the arrow represent?
Magnitude of the force
If an object is in equilibrium, what can be said about the net force acting on it?
The net force is zero
According to Newton's first law, when is an object in a state of 'no change'?
When there is no net force
Test your knowledge on gross and net earnings with this quiz. Learn about the difference between gross and net amounts in a paycheck and how to calculate them.
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