Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the sum of all the forces acting on an object?

Back

Net force

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal in size and are opposite in direction.

Front

What is the net force when there is a force of 50 N to the right and 100 N to the left?

Back

50 N unbalanced left

Front

What is the net force when there are equal forces of 900 N to the right and left?

Back

0 balanced

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of balanced forces?

Back

Causes a change in motion.

Front

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

Back

It remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

A book resting on a table.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

It causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.