Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal in size and/or not opposite in direction.

Front

If an object is not moving, the forces acting upon it are _____________.

Back

Balanced.

Front

How will an object with balanced forces move?

Back

It won't move.

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

It will accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

Give an example of balanced forces.

Back

A book resting on a table (gravity pulling down and the table pushing up).

Front

Give an example of unbalanced forces.

Back

A soccer ball being kicked (the force of the kick is greater than the friction).

Front

What is the net force when forces are balanced?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

What is the net force when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The net force is greater than zero.

Front

What direction does an object move if the forces are unbalanced?

Back

In the direction of the greater force.