Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What are the two types of forces?

Back

Balanced forces and unbalanced forces.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, they cancel each other out, and there is no change in motion.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, they cause a change in motion, making the object move.

Front

What is the direction of a force?

Back

The direction of a force is the way in which the force is applied, such as up, down, left, or right.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

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

Front

Can you give an example of balanced forces?

Back

An example of balanced forces is when two people pull on a rope with the same strength.

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Can you give an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

An example of unbalanced forces is when one person pulls a rope harder than another person.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity causes objects to fall towards the ground.

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What is the role of direction in a force?

Back

The direction of a force determines where the object will move.