Balanced and 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 a change in motion or acceleration of an object.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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Two ice skaters moving in a straight line at a constant speed is an example of balanced forces.

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What happens to an object when balanced forces act on it?

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When balanced forces act on an object, it remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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A baseball being hit to center field is an example of unbalanced forces.

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How do unbalanced forces affect an object's motion?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate, change direction, or change its state of motion.

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What is the net force when forces are balanced?

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The net force is zero when forces are balanced.

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What is the net force when forces are unbalanced?

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The net force is greater than zero when forces are unbalanced.

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What is the role of friction in balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Friction can act as a balancing force or contribute to unbalanced forces, affecting motion.

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How can you identify if forces are balanced or unbalanced?

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You can identify if forces are balanced or unbalanced by observing if there is any change in motion of the object.