net force

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noun

In physics, the vector sum of all the individual pushes and pulls acting upon a single object, which determines the object's change in motion.

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A zero net force means that there is no acceleration, as given by Newton's second law.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

If air resistance is negligible, the net force on a falling object is the gravitational force, commonly called its weight w .

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

total force
resultant force
sum of forces
unbalanced force
overall push or pull

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equilibrium

other words

state of inertia
balanced forces
component force