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Forces are vectors and, like all vectors, they have magnitude and direction. Forces can be added together using vector addition and to do so, it is necessary to know their directions.

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When finding net force why must you know the directions of the forces acting on an objects?

Forces have directions and can cancel themselves in the netting.


When finding net force why must you kow the directions of the forces acting on an object?

If you want to know the result of two people pushing a car with equal forces, it'sgoing to help you to know whether they're both pushing in the same direction orin opposite directions. And if you need them to move the car, I'm sure you'll knowwhich method you want them to use, and which method you don't want them to use.


When finding net force why must you the direction of the forces acting on an object?

To find the net force on an object, you must consider the directions of the individual forces because forces are vector quantities, meaning they have both magnitude and direction. Adding forces that are in the same direction leads to a larger net force, while forces in opposite directions can cancel each other out, affecting the object's overall motion.


Friction ask in the opposite direction of?

Frictional force must always act in opposite directions


What two things must you know before finding the density of an object?

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The size of two forces which cancel out each other?

If two forces cancel each other out, their magnitudes must be equal and opposite in direction. This means that the size of each force is the same but they act in opposite directions, resulting in a net force of zero.


What two things do you need to be able to know to measure work?

To measure work, you need to know the force applied and the distance over which the force is applied. Work is calculated by multiplying the force applied by the distance traveled in the direction of the force.


What must you know about an object Moving in a straight line to calculate its acceleration?

You must know its mass and the net force. If it is moving at constant velocity, the net force is zero and the acceleration is zero.


What is the condition for a body to be in equilibrium?

For a body to be in equilibrium, the net force acting on it must be zero, meaning that the forces in all directions are balanced. Additionally, the net torque (or rotational force) acting on the body must also be zero, ensuring that it is not rotating.


How do you find the net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

You must first choose which direction you shall call positive, thereby the opposite direction shall be negative. Then you add these two values together to get your answer, the total net force.


How do you calculate forces acting in the same direction or different directions?

To calculate forces acting in the same direction, simply add the magnitudes of the forces together. For forces acting in different directions, you must consider both the magnitudes and directions of the forces, using vector addition or subtraction to find the resultant force.


How do you get the percent?

To get the percent of a number you must multiply the percent you are finding by the number you are finding the percent of. For example: We must find 30% of 12, 450. You must multiply 30% to 12, 450. 12, 450 * 30% (or 0.30) = 3735 It's easy if you know what I mean.