Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of 0 N.

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What is the net force when forces are balanced?

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The net force is 0 N when forces are balanced.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the forces acting on an object are not equal, resulting in a net force that causes the object to accelerate.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull exerted on an object.

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their directions.

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What is the effect of balanced forces on an object's motion?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion; the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the gravitational force downward is balanced by the normal force upward.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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An example of unbalanced forces is a soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than the opposing forces.

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What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

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According to Newton's second law, the net force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration (F=ma).