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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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. 

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

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. 

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

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CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A

CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4B

What is the net force?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Calculate the Net Force. 

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

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Are the forces acting on the sled in Section 2 balanced or unbalanced? The track is smooth and frictionless.

• Balanced
• Unbalanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a marble rolls down a ramp?

• Balanced
• Unbalanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A girl is pushing a cart by herself with a force of 7 N. What will happen if a boy begins to help her and their combined force is 17 N?

• The cart will speed up.
• The cart will slow down.
• The cart will move at a constant speed in a straight line.
• The cart will fly to never never land!

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2