Balanced or 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 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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Can an object be in motion with balanced forces?

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Yes, an object can be in motion with balanced forces if it is moving at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force from the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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An example of unbalanced forces is a soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than the forces acting against it.

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What causes an object to start moving?

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An object starts moving when unbalanced forces are applied to it.

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What is the net force?

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The net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

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How do you determine if forces are balanced or unbalanced?

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To determine if forces are balanced or unbalanced, compare the magnitudes and directions of the forces acting on the object.