Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

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.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

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.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If two people push a couch with forces of 35 N and 25 N to the right, what is the net force?

Back

60 N to the right.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

Back

The object will not move or will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

Front

In a tug of war, if one team pulls with 200 N and the other with 150 N, what is the resultant force?

Back

50 N to the left.

Front

What is the effect of an unbalanced force on an object?

Back

An unbalanced force causes an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

Give an example of a balanced force.

Back

A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces acting on it.

Front

What is the direction of motion when the net force is to the right?

Back

The object will move to the right.

Front

If a baseball is thrown to home plate, what type of force is acting on it?

Back

An unbalanced force.