Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object, resulting in a net force that is not zero.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

0 N (zero net force).

Front

If a balanced force is applied to an object, what will happen?

Back

The object will not accelerate; it will either stay at rest or keep moving at a constant velocity.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A tug-of-war where one team pulls harder than the other, causing the rope to move.

Front

What does it mean if an object has a net force of 10 N?

Back

There is an unbalanced force acting on the object, causing it to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

They cause the object to accelerate, change direction, or change shape.

Front

What happens when two teams pull with the same amount of force in a tug-of-war?

Back

They will not move at all; the forces are balanced.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull exerted on an object.