N5 Physics - Forces + Balanced & Unbalanced

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull.

Front

What three things can an unbalanced force change about an object?

Back

Speed

Direction

Shape

Front

What are the characteristics of balanced forces?

Back

Forces are equal in size

and

opposite in direction

Front

What happens to an object when the forces acting on it are balanced?

Back

It remains at rest or continues at the same speed and in the same direction.

Front

What are the characteristics of unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces are not equal in size,

which changes an object's motion.

Front

What happens to an object when the forces acting on it are unbalanced?

Back

The object will accelerate, decelerate, or change shape.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

Newtons (N)