Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

A wheeled cart is moving to the right at a constant speed.  Two forces of equal magnitude are acting upon the cart. Which of the following best describes the forces and motion of the cart?

• Balanced Forces, Constant Speed
• Balanced Forces, Acceleration
• Unbalanced Forces, Constant Speed
• Unbalanced Forces, Acceleration

How will this object move? 

• It won't move. 
• It will move to the right. 
• It will move to the left. 
• It will move up. 

How will this object move? 

• It won't move. 
• It will move to the right. 
• It will move to the left. 
• It will move in both directions. 

What is the net force?

• 30 N left
• 25 N right
• 5 N left
• 55 N right

What is the net force?

• 40 N left
• 0 N Balalnced
• 400 N right
• 40 N right

Which could be an example of a balanced force?

• An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space 
• A car accelerating from a stop sign
• A box of dishes falling from a counter 
• A rocket taking off 

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Which could be an example of an unbalanced force?

• A plate sitting on a dining table
• A ball at the top of a hill that is not moving
• Earth orbiting the Sun 
• A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

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Calculate the Net Force. 

• 60N, Left 
• 40N, Right 
• 0N
• 60N, Right

Calculate the Net Force. 

• 40N, Left
• 40N, Right
• 0N, Balanced
• 75N, Right

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You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?

• 60 N right
• 10 N left
• 60 n right
• 50 N left