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Also, Newton’s first law states that if an object is already in motion it will stay that way until what?
Acted on by an unbalanced force
A chair with no one sitting in it is an example of an object a rest.
True
A pillow on a bed is an example of an object in motion.
False
When does a net force equal zero?
When forces cancel each other out.
When net forces cancel each other out it creates what?
A balanced force
A bowling ball on a self is a balanced force.
True
If two forces are acting on a car that is not moving, what happens?
The car moves in the direction of the greater force.
What is a net force?
Adding up all the forces acting on any object and the resulting sum is the net force
If the net force is zero what happens?
A balanced force
If the forces don't equal zero than what happens?
An unbalanced force
When two forces at in opposite directions, how is the net force calculated?
By subtracting the forces
The object with an unbalanced force will move how?
The object with an unbalanced force will move how?
In the direction of the stronger force.
As an object moves in the direction of the net force, what happens?
Speed increases
Friction always acts in a direction opposite of what?
Motion
When a ball is kicked it would be in motion forever if it weren't for which?
Friction
