10 Questions
What is the term for the total amount of money earned?
Gross amount
What is the net amount of a paycheck?
The difference between the gross amount and deductions
What is a characteristic of forces?
They have both magnitude and direction
What does the direction of the arrow represent when representing vectors?
The direction of the force
Why can't we simply add up forces to get a total amount?
Because forces have both different magnitudes and directions
According to Newton's first law, what happens to an object when there is no net force acting on it?
The object continues in its state of rest or motion.
In the scenario of 5 N force to the right and 15 N force to the left, what is the resulting net force?
10 N to the left
What is the state of motion of an object when the net force acting on it is zero?
It is in equilibrium, with no change in motion.
How do forces act on an object in a free-body diagram?
They are shown using arrows extending from the sides of the object.
What happens to an object with balanced forces acting on it?
The object continues in its current state of motion.
Learn about the difference between gross income and net income when receiving a paycheck. Understand how deductions such as taxes and insurance premiums affect the amount you take home.
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