balanced and unbalanced forces

balanced and unbalanced forces

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Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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 change in motion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move in the direction of the stronger force.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a balanced force?

Back

An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A car accelerating from a stop sign.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object will not move or will continue to move at a constant speed.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object will start to move, stop moving, or change direction.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is a squirrel spinning experiencing balanced or unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

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