Balanced and Unbalanced Forces OL

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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Example of balanced forces in nature?

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The moon orbiting the Earth at a constant speed is an example of balanced forces.

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What happens to an object when balanced forces act on it?

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

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Example of unbalanced forces in sports?

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A skier skiing through flags in a race down the mountain is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What will happen to a soccer ball sitting motionless on the ground?

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It will not move because balanced forces are acting on it.

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How do unbalanced forces affect motion?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is the net force?

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

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If a car is moving to the right, what can be said about the forces acting on it?

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If the car is moving to the right at a constant speed, the forces acting on it are balanced.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.