Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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What is the definition of Net Force?

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The sum of all forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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If Alan travels 100 km in 5 hours, what is his average speed?

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20 km/h.

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What is the formula for calculating Net Force?

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Net Force = Total Forces acting on an object (considering direction).

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the effect of an unbalanced force on an object?

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It causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N).

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What does a force diagram represent?

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A visual representation of all the forces acting on an object.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.