What are unbalanced forces?
Newton's Laws, Electro, Motors, Gen, Non Contact

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Unbalanced forces are forces that cause an object to change its motion. They result in acceleration or deceleration.
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What is acceleration?
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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can occur when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.
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What is inertia?
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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
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What is net force?
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Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.
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What does a motor do?
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A motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, allowing it to perform work.
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What is friction?
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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces come into contact.
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What happens to a moving skateboard when it encounters friction?
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The skateboard will slow down and eventually stop due to the unbalanced force of friction acting against its motion.
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