Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and 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 happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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

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Example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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

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Example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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

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What is the net force when forces are balanced?

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The net force is zero when forces are balanced.

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What is the net force when forces are unbalanced?

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

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Can balanced forces change the motion of an object?

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No, balanced forces do not change the motion of an object.

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Can unbalanced forces change the speed of an object?

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Yes, unbalanced forces can change the speed of an object.

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What is an example of balanced forces acting on a person?

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A boy pushing against a wall experiences balanced forces, as the force he applies is equal to the force exerted by the wall.