TEKS:8.6A Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or a pull on an object.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to move in the direction of the greater force.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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Pushing a stationary box to make it slide across the floor.

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What does it mean if an object is at rest?

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It means that the object is not moving and the forces acting on it are balanced.

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How can you tell if an object will move?

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If the forces acting on it are unbalanced, the object will move.

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What is the effect of a balanced force on a moving object?

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A balanced force will not change the motion of a moving object.

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What is the direction of movement when an unbalanced force is applied?

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The object will move in the direction of the unbalanced force.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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Two people pushing a car in opposite directions with equal force.

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What is the role of friction in motion?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.