8.6 A - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?

Back

60 N right

Front

A wheeled cart is moving to the right at a constant speed. Two forces of equal magnitude are acting upon the cart. Which of the following best describes the forces and motion of the cart? Options: Balanced Forces, Constant Speed, Balanced Forces, Acceleration, Unbalanced Forces, Constant Speed, Unbalanced Forces, Acceleration

Back

Balanced Forces, Constant Speed

Front

What is the net force?

Back

40 N right

Front

If two forces act on an object in the same direction, the net force is the _____________

Back

the sum of the two forces

Front

What is the net force?

Back

400 N Down

Front

Why does a book on a table not move? Options: No forces are acting on the book, Gravity is the only force acting on the book, Forces of the table pushing up and gravity pulling down are balanced

Back

Forces of the table pushing up and gravity pulling down are balanced

Front

What will cause an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced forces

Front

A balanced force is only an object that is not moving. (T or F?)

Back

False

Front

Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a car is moving at a constant speed in a straight line?

Back

Balanced

Front

At A the speed of the ball increases. At B, speed decreases. At C, speed is constant. Which points does the ball experience unbalanced forces?

Back

A and B