Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

Which force would cause an object to fall?

Back

gravitational force

Front

A boy and a girl are pulling a heavy box at the same time with 5 units of force each. What is the net force acting on the object?

Back

5 units

Front

If the sum of the forces equates to zero, they are considered as _____________.

Back

balanced

Front

The forces would cause a change in a body’s state of motion.

Back

unbalanced

Front

It refers to the size or strength of the force.

Back

magnitude

Front

An object will remain at rest when the forces acting on it are:
- equal in magnitude and in the opposite direction
- equal in magnitude and the same direction
- not equal in magnitude and in opposite direction
- not equal in magnitude and the same direction

Back

equal in magnitude and in the opposite direction

Front

It is a force that acts between surfaces that are in contact with one another.

Back

friction

Front

What is the straight line passing through the point of application?

Back

line of action

Front

It is referred to as the push or pull.

Back

force

Front

When you are on a ride that goes in a circle, you feel pushed or pulled in a circular motion. It happens because of __________________.

Back

centrifugal force