Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What is a balanced force?

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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?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move in the direction of the stronger force.

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What force pulls objects towards the Earth?

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Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth.

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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 an object in motion 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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Can you name a situation where unbalanced forces are at play?

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When a soccer player kicks a ball, the force of the kick is greater than the force of friction, causing the ball to move.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above an object.

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How does gravity affect a falling object?

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Gravity pulls the object down towards the ground, causing it to accelerate.

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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 sports?

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In basketball, when a player jumps to shoot, the force of their legs pushing up is greater than the force of gravity pulling them down.