Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What is the net force when two forces act in the same direction?

Back

The net force is found by adding the magnitudes of the two forces.

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What type of force is acting on a motorcycle moving at a constant speed?

Back

Balanced force.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked, causing it to move in the direction of the kick.

Front

What is the definition of net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

If a car is accelerating, what type of forces are acting on it?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

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.

Front

How do you calculate net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

They cause the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table, where the weight of the book is balanced by the normal force of the table.