Force - Net Force & Equilibrium

Question 1

When is an object at equilibrium?

Answer 1

When there is no acceleration or change in direction.

Question 2

What is the net force of an object in equilibrium?

Answer 2

Zero

Question 3

What is the net force of an object at rest?

Answer 3

Zero (equilibrium)

Question 4

What is the net force of an object at a constant velocity?

Answer 4

Zero (equilibrium)

Question 5

What is a push or a pull that acts on an object?

Answer 5

A force

Question 6

How do you measure force?

Answer 6

Spring scale or bathroom scale

Question 7

What is the unit for force?

Answer 7

Newtons (N)

Question 8

How do you determine net force?

Answer 8

Add all the force acting in the x- or y- direction

Question 9

What direction does net force point relative to the acceleration?

Answer 9

The same direction