Intro to Forces

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force is a situation where two or more forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What happens when unbalanced forces act on an object?

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When unbalanced forces act on an object, it will move in the direction of the larger force.

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What type of forces cause a change in an object's motion?

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Unbalanced forces cause a change in an object's motion.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the resistance of an object to a change in its state of motion, meaning it will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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What is the net force when forces are balanced?

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The net force is zero when forces are balanced.

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What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, meaning it will resist changes in its motion more than an object with less mass.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the total forces acting on an object are not equal, resulting in a change in motion.

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How does gravity affect motion?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, affecting their motion by accelerating them downward.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net force = Sum of all forces acting on an object.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.