Balanced and Unbalanced forces

Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are two equal forces acting in opposite directions on an object, causing it to remain at rest or move at a constant speed.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces occur when one force is greater than the other, causing an object to move or change direction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: In tug-of-war, the forces are always balanced.

Back

False

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when you apply a small force to an object?

Back

A small force may not be enough to move the object; it usually requires a larger force.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: To change the direction of an object, you need to apply more force in the opposite direction.

Back

True

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

Back

A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces; the weight of the book is balanced by the upward force of the table.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

Back

Pushing a swing is an example of unbalanced forces; the push causes the swing to move.

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