Balancing Forces - Benchmark Amplify

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, causing an object to stay still or move at a constant speed.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal, causing an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What happens to an object when forces are balanced?

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The object does not move or stays at a constant speed.

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What happens to an object when forces are unbalanced?

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The object will start to move, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is a push force?

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A push force is when you apply force to move an object away from you.

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What is a pull force?

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A pull force is when you apply force to bring an object closer to you.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.