Bal/Unbal Forces + Net Force

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull acting upon an object, measured in Newtons (N).

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion. Unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.

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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 in a straight line.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object accelerates in the direction of the net force.

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What is net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

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How do you calculate net force?

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Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A baseball that has been thrown to home plate is an example of an unbalanced force.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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A lamp sitting on a table is an example of balanced forces acting on it.

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What occurs when a marble rolls down a ramp?

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The forces acting on the marble are unbalanced, causing it to accelerate down the ramp.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).