Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Review

Front

A wheeled cart is moving to the right at a constant speed. Two forces of equal magnitude are acting upon the cart. Which of the following best describes the forces and motion of the cart?

Back

Balanced Forces, Constant Speed

Front

How will this object move? Options: It won't move., It will move to the right., It will move to the left., It will move up.

Back

It will move to the right.

Front

How will this object move? Options: It won't move., It will move to the right., It will move to the left., It will move in both directions.

Back

It won't move.

Front

What is the net force? Options: 30 N left, 25 N right, 5 N left, 55 N right

Back

5 N left

Front

What is the net force?

Back

40 N right

Front

Which could be an example of a balanced force?

Back

An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space 

Front

Example of an unbalanced force: A plate sitting on a dining table, A ball at the top of a hill that is not moving, Earth orbiting the Sun, A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

Back

A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

Front

Calculate the Net Force.

Back

60N, Left

Front

Calculate the Net Force.

Back

0N, Balanced

Front

You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?

Back

60 N right