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 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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What is the net force?

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The net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object.

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How does gravity affect objects?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, affecting their motion.

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What role does direction play in force application?

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The direction of a force determines the direction in which an object will move or accelerate.

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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 force of gravity is balanced by the normal force from the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of unbalanced forces is pushing a shopping cart; if you push harder on one side, it will accelerate in that direction.

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How can changing the direction of force affect motion?

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Changing the direction of force can change the direction of an object's motion, as seen when steering a vehicle.