Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What is the definition of balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in the object's motion.

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What is the definition of unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces occur when two or more forces acting on an object are not equal in size, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What happens to a seesaw when one side has more weight?

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The side with more weight will go down, while the other side will go up.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of balanced forces is when two people pull on opposite ends of a rope with equal force, and the rope does not move.

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How does a force affect the motion of an object?

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A force can change the speed or direction of an object's motion, depending on the size and direction of the force applied.

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What happens to a ball rolling on the ground when a force pushes it in the same direction?

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The ball will move faster in the same direction it was already moving.

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What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

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The net force is zero, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, which is directly related to its mass.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in sports?

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An example of unbalanced forces in sports is when a player swings a bat, causing the ball to accelerate in the direction of the swing.

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How can you determine if forces are balanced or unbalanced?

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If the net force acting on an object is zero, the forces are balanced; if the net force is not zero, the forces are unbalanced.