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 cancel each other out, resulting in no change in 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 do not cancel each other out, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What happens to an object when a net force is applied?

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When a net force is applied to an object, it will accelerate in the direction of the net force according to Newton's second law of motion.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting parallel to the surface of contact.

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How does increasing force affect the motion of an object?

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Increasing the force applied to an object will increase its acceleration, causing it to move faster.

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What is the role of gravity in balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the Earth, and it can contribute to unbalanced forces when combined with other forces.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing it up.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of unbalanced forces is a child pushing a swing; if the child pushes harder than the resistance, the swing will move.

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What is the effect of adding mass to an object on its motion?

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Adding mass to an object increases its inertia, making it harder to accelerate when a force is applied.

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What is Newton's first law of motion?

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Newton's first law states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.