Balanced, Unbalanced, Static and Magnetic Forces

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is when the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are not equal in strength.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are equal in strength.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of negative charges on an object.

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What does it mean when an object is in motion?

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An object is in motion when it is changing its position over time.

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What is a push?

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A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

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What is a pull?

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A pull is a force that brings an object closer to you.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is an example of a magnetic force?

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An example of a magnetic force is when magnets attract or repel each other.

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What happens when two balanced forces act on an object?

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When two balanced forces act on an object, the object does not move.

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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?

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When an unbalanced force acts on an object, it causes the object to move.