Balancing Forces - Benchmark Amplify

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, causing an object to remain still or move at a constant speed.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal, causing an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract certain metals, like iron, and has a north and south pole.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract each other or repel each other, depending on the poles facing each other.

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What is a non-touching force?

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A non-touching force is a force that can act on an object without direct contact, like magnetism or gravity.

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What is an example of a push force?

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Pushing a door open is an example of a push force.

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What is an example of a pull force?

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Pulling a wagon is an example of a pull force.

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

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The object does not change its motion; it stays still or moves at a constant speed.