Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 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.
Related terms
Frictional Force: This is a force that opposes motion when two surfaces are in contact with each other.
Tension Force: This is a pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight at both ends.