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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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

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CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A

CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4B

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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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

If these teams are pulling with the same amount of force what will happen?

• The boy in blue will win.
• They will not move at all.
• The boy in red will win.
• Both will fall down.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the net force?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When Izzy and Zoe pull on the rope with the same amount of force, the forces are _____.

• increased

• unbalanced

• balanced

• decreased

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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.4B

CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A

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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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which drawing shows a stationary object?