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8.49 Identify Net Force in Scenarios Worksheet

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Identify Net Force in Scenarios - Which option best from a description or diagram, choose the direction and relative size of the net force acting on an object? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑2; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which option best explains why a net force of 0 N does not always mean an object is standing still?

ABecause 0 N net force means there are no forces at all

BBecause an object can continue moving at constant speed when forces are balanced

CBecause gravity disappears when forces balance

DBecause balanced forces always cause motion to increase

Solution & Explanation:Balanced forces make the net force 0 N, but an object can still keep moving without changing speed or direction.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A force-data chart will compare four drones. Which drone has a net force of 3 N upward?

ADrone A: 13 N up and 10 N down

BDrone B: 11 N up and 11 N down

CDrone C: 8 N down and 5 N up

DDrone D: 14 N right and 11 N left

Solution & Explanation:Drone A has 3 N upward because 13 minus 10 equals 3. The others are 0 N, 3 N downward, and 3 N right.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which answer best compares the net forces on Cart P and Cart Q? Cart P has 6 N right, 6 N right, and 5 N left. Cart Q has 12 N left and 1 N right.

ACart P has 7 N right and Cart Q has 11 N left.

BBoth carts have 7 N net force in the same direction.

CCart P has 17 N right and Cart Q has 13 N left.

DBoth carts have 0 N net force.

Solution & Explanation:Cart P has 12 N right minus 5 N left for 7 N right. Cart Q has 12 N left minus 1 N right for 11 N left.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard MS-PS2-2 (Learners practice deciding whether forces are balanced or unbalanced and choosing the correct net force from descriptions, data, and force diagrams.).