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Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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Physics, Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the force of gravity?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

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

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