Newton's Third Law and Unbalanced Forces

Front

Newton’s 3rd law states that for every action, there is an equal and _______ reaction.

Back

opposite

Front

What type of forces are present when two objects are not moving relative to each other?

Back

Balanced forces

Front

___________ forces always cause an object's motion to change.

Back

unbalanced

Front

A soccer ball kicked down the field is:

Back

an unbalanced force

Front

A rock on the ground weighs 40 N. How much force does the ground exert on the rock?

Back

40 N

Front

What is the definition of balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is the definition of unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal and cause a change in the motion of an object.

Front

Give an example of balanced forces in everyday life.

Back

A book resting on a table.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces of 10 N act in opposite directions?

Back

0 N (balanced forces)