Balanced / Unbalanced Forces

Front

What can forces change in a moving object?

Back

Forces can change the direction of a moving object.

Front

What is the tendency of an object at rest to stay at rest unless acted upon by a force?

Back

Inertia.

Front

If an object is not moving, what can be said about the forces acting upon it?

Back

The forces acting upon it are balanced.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

Front

What is the definition of balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is the definition of unbalanced forces?

Back

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

Front

How do balanced forces affect the motion of an object?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object; it remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate, change direction, or change speed.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.

Front

What happens to an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

Back

It continues to move at a constant velocity.