Balanced or Unbalanced forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal in size or opposite in direction, causing an object to move.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object does not change its state of motion; it either remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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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 sum of all forces acting on an object, determining its motion.

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If an object has a net force of 0 N, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

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The forces acting on the object are balanced.

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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; the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing it up.

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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; the force of the kick is greater than the forces acting against it.

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How do you determine the direction of net force?

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The direction of net force is the same as the direction of the greater force acting on the object.

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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on a marble rolling down a ramp?

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The marble accelerates down the ramp due to unbalanced forces acting on it.