Balanced & Unbalanced

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What is net force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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Define balanced forces.

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

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Define unbalanced forces.

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Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in motion.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N) is the unit used to measure force.

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Example of balanced forces in real life.

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A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces.

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Example of unbalanced forces in real life.

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A soccer ball being kicked is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, often causing it to slow down or stop.

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How does mass affect force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.