Balanced 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 the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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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 the net force?

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The 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 up all the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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An example of a balanced force is two people pushing a stationary car with equal force in opposite directions.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An example of an unbalanced force is a person pushing a shopping cart forward while another person pulls it backward.