Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are balanced forces?
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Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no change in motion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are unbalanced forces?
Back
Unbalanced forces are forces that do not cancel each other out, causing an object to accelerate or change its motion.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of balanced forces: A book resting on a table. What happens to the book?
Back
The book stays at rest because the forces acting on it are balanced.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of unbalanced forces: A car accelerating. What happens to the car?
Back
The car speeds up because the forces acting on it are unbalanced.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when balanced forces act on an object?
Back
The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when unbalanced forces act on an object?
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The object will start to move, stop moving, or change direction.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of unbalanced forces in sports?
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A runner jumping over a hurdle is an example of unbalanced forces.
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