Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

An object will accelerate, decelerate, or change direction when unbalanced forces act on it.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of balanced forces in everyday life?

Back

A parked car is an example of balanced forces, as the force of gravity is balanced by the normal force from the ground.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

Back

A car turning left into a parking lot experiences unbalanced forces as it changes direction.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the net force when forces are balanced?

Back

The net force is zero when forces are balanced.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the net force when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The net force is greater than zero when forces are unbalanced.

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