Net Force Worksheet
Net Force Worksheet
Net Force Worksheet
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Balanced forces
Unbalanced forces
2. For each of diagram, determine the net force acting on the object. Follow the format for showing your work shown in (a). Then, write whether or not there will be a change in motion. If yes, write the direction the object will move in. a.
2N
4N
Net force: 4 N 2 N = 2 N to the left. Change in motion: The box will move to the left. b.
2N 4N
Net force: Change in motion:
c.
8N
Net force: Change in motion:
10 N
d.
10 N
Net force: Change in motion:
2N
e.
5N
Net force: Change in motion:
5N
f.
5N
Net force: Change in motion:
5N
10 N
g.
5N 2N
Net force: Change in motion:
10 N
3. Below is a diagram of a tug-a0war. Circle the correct word to complete the sentences that follow.
a. The forces shown are PUSHING/ PULLING forces. b. The forces shown are acting in the SAME DIRECTION/ OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. c. The forces are EQUAL/ NOT EQUAL. d. The forces are BALANCED/ UNBALANCED.. e. Motion is to the RIGHT/ LEFT.