Net force is the overall force acting on an object, taking into account the vector sum of all the individual forces acting on it. It determines the acceleration or deceleration of the object and can cause it to change its velocity or direction of motion. The net force is calculated by adding up all the forces (both magnitude and direction) on the object. If the net force is zero, the object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity (if it was already in motion). If the net force is nonzero, the object will accelerate or decelerate in the direction of the net force.
