Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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What are balanced forces?

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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.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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

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

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False

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

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

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

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True

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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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.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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

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What happens to an object at rest when balanced forces act on it?

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The object remains at rest.

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What happens to a moving object when balanced forces act on it?

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The object continues to move at the same speed and in the same direction.

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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on a moving object?

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Unbalanced forces can cause the object to speed up, slow down, or change direction.