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8.46 Combine Forces and Directions (Vector Reasoning, Qualitative) Worksheet

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Combine Forces and Directions (Vector Reasoning, Qualitative) - Which option best reason about net force by combining magnitudes and directions in simple cases (same/opposite directions, right angles)? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑2; CCSS Math 8.G (vector concept connections); TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Final check with many forces An object has forces 10 N east, 4 N west, 6 N west, 5 N north, and 1 N south. What is the net force?

A4 N north

B2 N west

C6 N east

D0 N

Solution & Explanation:Horizontally: 10 N east cancels 4 + 6 = 10 N west (net 0). Vertically: 5 − 1 = 4 N north.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Unequal perpendicular forces "Two forces act: 12 N north and 5 N east. Which description best matches the net force direction?,A. Due north | B. Northeast

Acloser to north than east

BNortheast

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Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which situation has the greatest net? Which situation produces the greatest net force magnitude?

A10 N east and 10 N west

B6 N east and 6 N north

C12 N east and 5 N west

D9 N east, 9 N north, and 9 N west

Solution & Explanation:A nets 0. B is a diagonal from 6 and 6 (about 8.5 N). C nets 7 N east. D has east and west cancel (9 and 9), leaving 9 N north, which is largest.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard PS.8.46 (Combine forces as vectors to determine net force and motion direction.).