Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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What is a force?

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A push or pull causing motion.

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What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Forces that are not equal, causing a change in motion.

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What happens when two balanced forces act on an object?

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The object does not move.

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What happens when unbalanced forces act on an object?

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The object will start to move or change direction.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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Can friction slow down an object in motion?

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Yes, friction can slow down an object.

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Give an example of balanced forces in real life.

Back

A book resting on a table.

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Give an example of unbalanced forces in real life.

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A soccer ball being kicked.

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What is the role of gravity in forces?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the Earth, creating a force.