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Net Force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The net force is the overall force acting on an object, taking into account both magnitude and direction. It determines the object's acceleration or deceleration.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Electric Force

Unit 8
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