Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

What are the two types of forces?

Back

Balanced forces and unbalanced forces.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, they cancel each other out, and there is no change in motion.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, they cause a change in motion, making the object move.

Front

What does 'direction' mean in terms of force?

Back

Direction refers to the way in which a force is applied, such as left, right, up, or down.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

Can you give an example of balanced forces?

Back

Two people pulling on a rope with the same strength in opposite directions.

Front

Can you give an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A person pushing a swing while another person is not pushing it.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity causes objects to fall towards the ground.

Front

What is the importance of direction in force?

Back

The direction of a force determines where the object will move.