Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Flashcard

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no motion. Unbalanced forces cause an object to move in the direction of the greater 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, taking into account their direction.

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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 happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, there is no motion or change in the state of motion of the object.

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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 an example of a contact force?

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An example of a contact force is friction, which occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What is gravity?

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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 is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An example of an unbalanced force is pushing a shopping cart; if you push harder on one side, it will move in that direction.

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What does it mean if an object is at rest?

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If an object is at rest, it means that the net force acting on it is zero, and it is not moving.