Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are unbalanced forces?
Back
Unbalanced forces occur when two or more forces acting on an object do not cancel each other out, causing the object to move.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is gravity?
Back
Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us toward the Earth.
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NGSS.5-PS2-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when forces are balanced?
Back
When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when forces are unbalanced?
Back
When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the direction of a force?
Back
The direction of a force is the way in which the force is applied, indicating where the object will move.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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