Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction. They do not cause a change in motion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal in size or opposite in direction. They cause an object to move or change its motion.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

When forces are unbalanced, an object will accelerate, meaning it will speed up, slow down, or change direction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the strength of a force refer to?

Back

The strength of a force refers to how strong the push or pull is, often measured in newtons.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the direction of a force?

Back

The direction of a force is the way in which the force is applied, such as up, down, left, or right.

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