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That means that the sum of all the forces on an object, that is to say the vector sum, results in a force that is not zero. The forces are not balanced. In this case, the object will accelerate (its velocity will change).
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If a non zero net force acts on an object what does the object do?
-- When the net force on an object is not zero, the object undergoes accelerated motion.-- The magnitude of the acceleration is the ratio of the net force to the object's mass.-- The direction of the acceleration is the same as the direction of the net force.
When the net force is not zero what will an object do?
Accelerate. Using Newton's second law, Net Force = mass * acceleration rearranged the equation acceleration = Net Force/mass so when the force is non zero and the mass is non zero, the object will accelerate. Note: This does not mean that the object is always at rest when the force is zero, it simply means the velocity is constant (when velocity =0, the object is at rest).
When the net force is zero the forces acting on an object are?
They are either non-existent or else balanced.
Infer the net force on a refrigerator if you push on the refrigerator and it doesnt move?
If an object is not moving, then the net forces working on it are zero. If there were a non-zero net force, the refrigerator would move in the direction the force was applied.
If a non-zero net force is acting on an object what is happening to the object?
If a non-zero net force is acting on an object, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force. The acceleration of the object is directly proportional to the net force applied and inversely proportional to the mass of the object (Newton's second law).
If the net force on an object is 0 is the net torque 0?
Not necessarily. The net force being 0 means the object is in translational equilibrium, but the net torque can still be non-zero if there are unbalanced forces causing rotation.
What is the net force a person?
Just as with other object, you can deduce the net force using Newton's Second Law. If an object - a person in this case - is at rest (or moving at a constant velocity), the net force must needs be zero. Only if the person is accelerating will there be a non-zero net force.
If an object is accelerating can the net force acting on it ever be zero?
No, if an object is accelerating, there must be a net force acting on it in the direction of the acceleration. Newton's second law states that the net force on an object is directly proportional to its acceleration, so a non-zero net force is necessary for acceleration.
If an object is not moving is the net force working on it zero?
That is correct. Any non-zero force would cause an acceleration (change of velocity).
Does an object have net force if it is motionless?
Yes, but the net force is ZERO! If an object is moving at constant velocity, the sum of the forces acting upon it is zero. When an object is motionless, its constant velocity is zero. If at any time the sum of the forces -- sometimes called the net force -- is non-zero, the object will accelerate in the direction of the resultant force.
When the forces acting on an object are unbalanced the net force is zero true or false?
False. When the forces acting on an object are unbalanced, the net force is not zero. This results in the object experiencing acceleration in the direction of the net force.
What are balanced and unbalance net force?
The "net force" is the vector sum of all forces acting on an object. "Balanced forces" means that the net force is zero. "Unbalanced forces" means that the net force is non-zero. Note that unbalanced forces on an object will cause an acceleration - the object's velocity will change.
