Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

A runner jumping over a hurdle is a(n) ​ (a)   force

• unbalanced
• balanced

As an unbalanced force acts on an object, the objects' direction will ________________________________.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A car accelerating around a mountain curve is an example of a(n) ​ (a)   force​

• unbalanced
• balanced

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Two ice skaters moving in a straight line at a constant speed is an example of a(n) ​ (a)   force

• balanced
• unbalanced

When an object has balanced forces acting on it, the object __________.

• moves to the right

• stays still

• moves to the left

• can move in any direction

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A lamp sitting on a table is an example of a(n) ​ (a)   forces

• balanced
• unbalanced

Forces are measured in ____________.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Draw a simple example (just a box) of an unbalanced force. Use arrows and newtons.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Which of the following is NOT a change in motion caused by unbalanced forces?

• position

• time

• direction

• speed

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The overall forces acting on an object is called

• net force

• balanced force

• total force

• unbalanced force

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