Balanced / Unbalanced Forces

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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.

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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.

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What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

Back

If no net force acts on an object in motion, it will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction to the movement.

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How does friction affect the motion of a moving object?

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Friction slows down or stops the motion of a moving object by opposing its direction of movement.

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What is net force?

Back

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

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If a box is moving to the left up a ramp, which way is the force of friction pointing?

Back

The force of friction is pointing down the ramp to the right.

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What is the relationship between net force and acceleration?

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The net force acting on an object is directly proportional to the acceleration of that object, as described by Newton's second law (F=ma).

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What does it mean if an object is at rest?

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If an object is at rest, the forces acting upon it are balanced, resulting in no movement.

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What is the effect of balanced forces on an object's motion?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion; the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.