Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal in size or direction, causing an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

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Gravity is a force that attracts objects toward each other, causing objects to fall towards the Earth.

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How does changing the direction of a force affect motion?

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Changing the direction of a force can change the direction of an object's motion, allowing it to move in a new path.

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What happens to an object when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change direction.

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How does mass affect the force of gravity on an object?

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The force of gravity increases with the mass of the object; heavier objects experience a stronger gravitational pull.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How can you identify if forces are balanced or unbalanced?

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If the net force acting on an object is zero, the forces are balanced; if the net force is not zero, the forces are unbalanced.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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According to Newton's second law, force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).