Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or a pull on an object.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the motion of an object.

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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 net force?

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

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How does gravity affect objects?

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

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What happens when two unbalanced forces act on an object?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is an example of friction in everyday life?

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An example of friction is when you rub your hands together to create warmth.

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What is the effect of balanced forces on a stationary object?

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A stationary object will remain at rest if balanced forces act on it.