Understanding Forces 5th Grade

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What is a balanced force?

Back

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 example of a balanced force?

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Two people pushing a box in opposite directions with equal strength.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that works against the motion between two surfaces.

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What does friction do?

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Friction slows down or stops the movement of objects.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when one force is greater than the other, causing a change in motion.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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

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What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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How does mass affect motion?

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More mass means more force is needed to change the object's motion.

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What is a pull?

Back

A pull is a force that draws an object closer.

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What is a push?

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A push is a force that moves an object away.