Balanced and Unbalanced Forces/ Net Force

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What is a balanced force?

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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.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater 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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What is the unit for force?

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N (Newtons)

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If a lamp is sitting on a table, what type of force is acting on it?

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Balanced Force

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If two ice skaters are moving at a constant speed in a straight line, what type of force is acting on them?

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Balanced Force

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How do you calculate net force when two forces are acting in the same direction?

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Add the magnitudes of the two forces together.

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

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

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The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed.

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What is the effect of an unbalanced force on an object?

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An unbalanced force will cause the object to accelerate, change direction, or change its speed.