Balanced and 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 accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding past each other.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the force of gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, measured in newtons.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces, where the force of gravity is equal to the normal force from the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A soccer ball being kicked is an example of unbalanced forces, where the force of the kick is greater than the opposing forces.

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What is the role of friction in motion?

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Friction slows down or stops the motion of objects sliding against each other.