Balanced, Unbalanced, Static and Magnetic Forces

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are equal in strength, causing the object to remain at rest or move at a constant speed.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are not equal in strength, causing the object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What happens to an object at rest?

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When an object is at rest, it is not in motion and remains in the same position.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces; the weight of the book is balanced by the upward force of the table.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A seesaw with one side heavier than the other is an example of an unbalanced force, causing it to tilt.

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What is static force?

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Static force is the force that keeps an object at rest and prevents it from moving.

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What is magnetic force?

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Magnetic force is the attraction or repulsion between magnetic poles, such as the force between a magnet and a metal object.

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What is the effect of an unbalanced force on an object?

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An unbalanced force causes an object to move, speed up, slow down, or change direction.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force is needed to change the motion of an object; without force, an object will remain at rest or continue moving at a constant speed.

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What is an example of magnetic force?

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A magnet attracting paper clips is an example of magnetic force.