Balance and Unbalanced Forces Notes

Open Ended

Explain how the strength of a force and the weight of an object affect its motion.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about balanced and unbalanced forces is correct?

• Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object.

• Unbalanced forces keep an object at rest.

• Balanced forces always make objects move.

• Unbalanced forces have no effect on objects.

Multiple Select

Select all the effects that can happen when different forces are applied to objects, according to the examples provided. (3)

• A chair moves a little when given a small push.

• A bowling ball requires more force to lift than a soccer ball.

• A chest will always move if two people push with the same strength from opposite sides.

• A mini car will move farther than a large truck if pushed with the same force.

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The forces acting on the cart are ​

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, causing the cart to move to the ​

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