Balanced and UnBalanced Forces
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a balanced force?
Back
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an unbalanced force?
Back
An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing a change in motion.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to an object when balanced forces act on it?
Back
The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?
Back
The object accelerates in the direction of the net force.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate net force when forces are in the same direction?
Back
You add the forces together.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate net force when forces are in opposite directions?
Back
You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the net force when two equal forces of 50 N act in opposite directions?
Back
0 N balanced.
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