Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is a balanced force?

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Balanced forces are forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the net force acting on an object is not zero, causing the object to accelerate or change its motion.

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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 velocity.

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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 net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

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How do you calculate net force?

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To calculate net force, add all the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attractive force between two masses, such as the Earth and an object.

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What is frictional force?

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Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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What is tension force?

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Tension force is the pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight.