Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What are 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 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.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us 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, indicating where the object will move.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in tug of war?

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In tug of war, if one team pulls harder than the other, the forces are unbalanced, causing the weaker team to move.

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How does changing the direction of a force affect motion?

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Changing the direction of a force can change the path of an object, like steering a skateboard.

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What role does air pressure play in forces?

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Air pressure can affect how objects move through the air, but it is not the main force acting on falling objects.

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What is an example of gravity in everyday life?

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

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