Balanced & Unbalanced

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What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces that are exerted on an object which are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Applied forces on an object that are unequal in size and can be in the same or opposite direction.

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What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces acting on it.

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If two forces of 400 N are acting in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

0 N (Balanced force).

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If a force of 400 N is acting downwards and no other forces are acting, what is the net force?

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400 N Down.

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

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is an example of a balanced force in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table, where the weight of the book is balanced by the normal force of the table.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than any opposing forces.

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How do balanced forces affect the motion of an object?

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They do not change the motion; the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object?

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They cause the object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.