Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What happens when two teams pull with the same amount of force?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

What happens to an object's motion when the net force is zero?

Back

The object's motion will not change.

Front

If you push a box with 20 N and your friend pushes it with 30 N in the opposite direction, what is the net force?

Back

The box will move toward you with a force of 10 N.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

Front

If a boy pushes a cart with a force of 15 N to the right and another boy pushes with 15 N to the left, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 0 N.

Front

What is the effect of a greater force acting on an object?

Back

A greater force will cause the object to accelerate in the direction of the force.

Front

If you pull a wagon with a force of 10 N and your friend pulls with a force of 5 N in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

The net force is 15 N in the direction you are pulling.