Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and 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 and opposite, 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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What is the definition of force?

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A force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity.

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What are the two main characteristics of a force?

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The two main characteristics of a force are strength (magnitude) and direction.

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How does gravity affect a falling object?

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Gravity pulls the object downward, causing it to accelerate towards the ground.

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What happens 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 happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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Can an object be in motion if the forces acting on it are balanced?

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Yes, an object can be in motion with balanced forces if it is moving at a constant velocity.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table, where the weight of the book is balanced by the normal force from the table.