TEKS:8.6A Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What will cause an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to move.

Front

A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.

Back

force

Front

Which of the answer choices is not a characteristic of a balanced force?

Back

Causes a change in motion is not a characteristic of a balanced force.

Front

What is the net force of an object at rest with balanced forces?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

Front

If two forces of 5 N and 3 N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 8 N in the direction of the forces.

Front

What is an example of a balanced force?

Back

A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked is an example of unbalanced forces.

Front

What does it mean when forces are in equilibrium?

Back

Forces are in equilibrium when the net force acting on an object is zero.