Forces: Balanced vs Unbalanced

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Balanced forces definition

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in size, opposite in direction, net force is zero

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Unbalanced forces definition

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not equal, net force not zero, causes motion change

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Example of balanced forces

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resting on a table

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Example of unbalanced forces

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a stationary soccer ball

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Identifying balanced forces

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remains at rest or moves at constant velocity

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Identifying unbalanced forces

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starts moving, stops, or changes direction

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Effect of unbalanced forces

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or deceleration of an object

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Net force calculation for balanced forces

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Predicting motion: balanced vs unbalanced

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no change; Unbalanced: motion changes

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Analyzing tug-of-war outcome

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with greater force causes unbalanced force, moves rope