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 the motion of an object.

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

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An object at rest will remain at rest when balanced forces act on it.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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A lamp sitting on a table is an example of balanced forces, as the force of gravity is balanced by the support force from the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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Pushing a shopping cart forward is an example of unbalanced forces, as the force applied is greater than the friction opposing it.

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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on a moving object?

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Unbalanced forces can cause a moving object to speed up, slow down, or change direction.

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How do balanced forces affect the motion of an object?

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Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object; it will either remain at rest or continue moving at a constant speed.

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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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What role does inertia play in balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Inertia explains why an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.