Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What will cause an object to move?

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Unbalanced forces

Front

If an object is stationary (not moving) the forces acting upon it are _____________

Back

balanced

Front

What is the force that causes objects to fall to Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

Which of these is NOT a force? Options: Friction, Air resistance, Water resistance, Electrical resistance

Back

Electrical resistance

Front

What is the name of the units that we measure force in?

Back

Newtons

Front

Definition of 'force'?

Back

An influence, which can be measured, that causes something to move, stop moving or change direction.

Front

When two objects rub together, what force do they produce?

Back

Friction

Front

If these teams are pulling with the same amount of force what will happen?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

Which example would be a balanced force?

• Train moving at a constant speed in the same direction.
• A skier going down a hill.
• A basketball being passed to a teammate.
• An apple falling to the floor.

Back

Train moving at a constant speed in the same direction.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a noncontact force?

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