Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object, resulting in a net force greater than zero.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of zero.

Front

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

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

If an object is not moving, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces are balanced.

Front

Can balanced forces cause an object to accelerate?

Back

No, balanced forces do not cause acceleration.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

Back

A child pushing a swing while another child pulls it in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

They cause the object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

If two people push a car with different forces, what type of forces are they applying?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

Front

What is the relationship between force and motion?

Back

Forces cause changes in the motion of objects.