Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Flashcard

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What are balanced forces?

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Forces that have a net force of zero, meaning they do not cause a change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Forces that have a net force greater than zero, causing an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What happens when two teams pull with the same amount of force?

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They will not move at all.

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If an object is not moving, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

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The forces are balanced.

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What is net force?

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The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces.

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How do balanced forces affect motion?

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They keep an object at rest or moving at a constant speed.

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How do unbalanced forces affect motion?

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They cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table, where the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force from the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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A soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than the forces acting against it.

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What does it mean if an object is in motion?

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It means that the net force acting on it is unbalanced.