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Turn a word problem into a model using forces, motion, energy, or electricity. Include the diagram, known quantities, and units. Ask why a particular equation applies, and state assumptions such as negligible air resistance or constant acceleration.

Worked example

A 2 kg cart accelerates at 3 m/s². What is the net force?

  1. Use Newton’s second law for the net force: F = ma.
  2. Substitute mass and acceleration: F = 2 kg × 3 m/s² = 6 kg·m/s².
  3. One newton equals one kg·m/s², so the net force is 6 N in the direction of the acceleration.

Tips for a useful explanation

  • Draw a free-body diagram before summing forces.
  • Choose a positive direction and keep signs consistent.
  • Convert units before plugging numbers into a formula.

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Frequently asked questions

Is net force the same as one applied force?

Only when other forces cancel or are absent. Net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on the object.

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