Balanced 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 happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object does not move or remains at rest.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces; the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the table pushing it up.

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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 unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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What is a touching force?

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A touching force is a force that occurs when two objects are in direct contact with each other.

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What is a non-touching force?

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A non-touching force is a force that acts at a distance, such as gravity or magnetism.

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What is an example of a non-touching force?

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Gravity is an example of a non-touching force; it pulls objects toward the Earth without direct contact.

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How do you know if forces are balanced?

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You know forces are balanced if the object is not moving or is moving at a constant speed.

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What is friction?

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