Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Flashcard

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Balanced forces

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Two forces acting in opposite directions on an object, and they are equal in size.

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How can you explain balanced forces using an example?

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Balanced forces can be explained using the example of a book resting on a table. The force of gravity pulling the book downward is balanced by the upward force from the table, resulting in no motion.

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Unbalanced forces

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Forces that are not equal in size and opposite in direction

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Example of unbalanced forces:

• A book sitting on a table
• A car accelerating forward while the brakes are applied
• A person standing still
• A car moving at a constant speed

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A car accelerating forward while the brakes are applied

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How do balanced forces affect an object?

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They do not cause any change in the object's motion.

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Explain the effects of balanced forces on an object with an example.

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is any push or pull called?

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Force

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What conclusion can be made with the diagram?

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An example of balanced forces

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What is the Net Force acting on the box in this picture?

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10 N to the Left

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What is the Net Force acting on the box in this picture?

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70 N to the Right