Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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What is the definition of a force?

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

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = distance/time

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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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 larger force.

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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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If two forces of equal magnitude act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

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The net force is zero.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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A soccer ball being kicked is an example of unbalanced forces.

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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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How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.