What is net force? Balanced forces Unbalanced forces How do we combine opposite forces?

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What is net force?
Balanced forces
Unbalanced forces
How do we combine opposite forces?
Scenario A: 16 N right + 10 N right = ______ N (direction: ______)
Scenario B: 20 N right - 10 N left = ______ N (direction: ______)
If both boxes have the SAME mass, which net force creates the larger acceleration?

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What is net force? The net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object, taking direction into account.Balanced forces When net force = 0 N, an object at rest stays at rest, and an object already moving continues at constant speed and direction.Unbalanced forces A net force that is not zero causes a change in velocity (speed and/or direction). The acceleration points in the direction of the net force.How do we combine opposite forces? Choose a positive direction. Add all force values using signs to show directions. Scenario A: 16 N right + 10 N right = 26 N (direction: right) Scenario B: 20 N right - 10 N left = 10 N (direction: right) If both boxes have the SAME mass, which net force creates the larger acceleration? Scenario A creates the larger acceleration because it has a larger net force of 26 N.

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