Balanced Forces Review

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What is the definition of balanced forces?

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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 the object's motion.

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What happens to an object at rest when balanced forces act on it?

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An object at rest will remain at rest when balanced forces act on it.

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What is terminal velocity?

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Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium prevents further acceleration.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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The gravitational force acting on an object is directly proportional to its mass; greater mass results in a greater gravitational force.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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How does the force of gravity affect falling objects?

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The force of gravity pulls falling objects downward, accelerating them until they reach terminal velocity.

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What is the effect of an upward force on an object resting on a surface?

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An upward force increases the normal force exerted by the surface on the object.

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What is the role of air resistance in free fall?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of a falling object, affecting its acceleration and terminal velocity.

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What is the definition of net force?

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