Balanced, Unbalanced, Static and Magnetic Forces

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What is a balanced force?

Back

When the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are equal in strength.

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What is an example of a pull?

Back

Pulling a door open.

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What pulls a ball back to earth?

Back

Gravity.

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What is a force?

Back

A push or a pull on an object.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

When the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are NOT equal in strength.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What does a magnet do?

Back

It attracts certain metals, like iron.

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What is an example of a push?

Back

Pushing a toy car forward.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object does not move.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object moves in the direction of the stronger force.