Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What is a balanced force?

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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 is an unbalanced force?

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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.

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What force pulls objects toward the Earth?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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

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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, such as pushing or pulling.

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How can you change the direction of a force?

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You can change the direction of a force by changing the way you apply it, like turning your body or the object.

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What is an example of gravity in action?

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An example of gravity in action is when an apple falls from a tree to the ground.

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What is the effect of air pressure on objects?

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Air pressure can push against objects, affecting their movement, like how a balloon expands when filled with air.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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