Net Force
Definition
The net force is the overall force acting on an object, taking into account both magnitude and direction. It determines the object's acceleration or deceleration.
Analogy
Imagine you are playing a game of tug-of-war. The net force is like the result of all the forces pulling in different directions. If one team pulls harder than the other, there will be a net force that causes the rope to move in that direction.
Related terms
Frictional Force: This is a force that opposes motion when two surfaces are in contact with each other.
Tension Force: This is a pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight at both ends.
Applied Force: This refers to any external force applied to an object by another object or person.
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- If all the forces acting on an object are balanced so that the net force is zero, what must be true?
- What net force is required to maintain a 30 kg mass moving at a constant velocity of magnitude 30 m/s in a vaccum?
- An object of mass 5 kg moves at a constant speed of 6 m/s in a circular path of radius 2 m. Find the net force responsible for its motion.
- An object is subject to a net force of 30 N and experiences an acceleration of 6 m/s^2. What is the object's mass?
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