Forces Foldable

Net ForceBalanced ForceUnbalanced Force

Net Force

Definition:• The net force is the

overall force acting on an object

• All of the forces added together

All forces combine!

All forces combine!

Unbalanced ForceDefinition:• Can cause an object to

start moving, stop moving or change direction

• Will change the objects motion

• Will cause the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force

The object will move in the direction of the greater

force

The object will move in the direction of the greater force

Balanced ForceDefinition:• Equal forces

acting in opposite directions

• Will NOT change the objects motion

The object will not move because the forces are

balancedThe overall force = ZERO

Both forces are balanced…the object will not move

Class Discussion• Look at the next few slide images and identify the forces that apply to each action.