Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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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?

Back

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 the net force?

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The net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

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If two forces of 30N and 40N act in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

70N

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If two forces of 50N and 50N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

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0N

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the stronger force.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting between the surfaces in contact.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.