Generation Genius; Balanced and Unbalanced Force

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces occur when two or more forces acting on an object do not cancel each other out, causing the object to move.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object accelerates in the direction of the net force.

Front

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, indicating where the object will move.

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Can you give an example of balanced forces?

Back

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

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Can you give an example of unbalanced forces?

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An example of unbalanced forces is when a person pushes a shopping cart; if they push harder than the friction, the cart moves.

Front

What is the role of direction in force?

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The direction of a force determines how and where an object will move when the force is applied.

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What is an example of a situation involving both balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Hoverboarding involves balanced forces when gliding smoothly and unbalanced forces when changing direction.