Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Flashcard

Front

What is the sum of all forces acting on an object called?

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Net Force

Front

What type of force is applied force?

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Contact Force

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If there is no motion, what can we say about the forces acting on an object?

Back

The forces are balanced.

Front

What do we call forces that are not equal and cause motion?

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Unbalanced Forces

Front

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

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It remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

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Gravity

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is a contact force?

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A force that requires physical contact between two objects.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A person pushing a stationary car.

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

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It accelerates in the direction of the net force.