Force, motion, and energy

6.7(B)

Adding Up Forces With Diagrams

Calculate the net force on an object in a horizontal or vertical direction using diagrams and determine if the forces are balanced or unbalanced.

Part of The student knows the nature of forces and their role in systems that experience stability or change

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Intro

Net Force and Motion

In this lesson, you will learn to calculate the net force on an object in a horizontal or vertical direction by reading a force diagram. Then you will decide if the forces are balanced or unbalanced, which tells you whether the object's motion is changing or staying the same.