Forces: Sum it Up Questions

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What are balanced forces?

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

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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A space shuttle traveling at a constant speed is an example of balanced forces.

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What is net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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How do you determine the net force?

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To determine the net force, add up all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What is the net force when forces are equal and opposite?

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The net force is 0 N when forces are equal and opposite.

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What happens when the net force is greater than 0 N?

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When the net force is greater than 0 N, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A minivan slowing down as it approaches a stoplight is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What is the direction of a force?

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The direction of a force is the way in which the force is applied, indicated by arrows in diagrams.

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What does it mean if an object is in motion?

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If an object is in motion, it means that it is changing its position relative to a reference point.

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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.