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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move in the direction of the stronger force.

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Example of a balanced force?

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An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space.

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Example of an unbalanced force?

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A car accelerating from a stop sign.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object will not move or will continue to move at a constant speed.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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The object will start to move, stop moving, or change direction.

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Is a squirrel spinning experiencing balanced or unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces.

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Is a car drifting experiencing balanced or unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces.

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Is a dog walking on a treadmill at level 3 experiencing balanced or unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces.

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How will an object with balanced forces move?

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It won't move.