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Net Force

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข 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.