Balanced & 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 no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal in size or opposite in direction, causing a change in motion.

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Give an example of balanced forces in everyday life.

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

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Give an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life.

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An example of unbalanced forces is a soccer ball being kicked; the force of the kick is greater than the opposing forces, causing the ball to move.

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

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When balanced forces act on an object, it remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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

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When unbalanced forces act on an object, it accelerates in the direction of the net force.

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, affecting their motion and causing them to fall.

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How can changing the direction of a force affect an object's motion?

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Changing the direction of a force can change the object's path of motion, potentially causing it to move in a new direction.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force is a push or pull that can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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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; it is directly related to the object's mass.