Balanced and Unbalanced forces

What is the resultant force on an object when forces are balanced?

• Zero

• Positive

• Negative

• Variable

Which of the following is an example of balanced forces?

• A book resting on a table

• A car accelerating

• A fruit dropping from a tree

• A skateboarder pushing off the ground

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

• It accelerates or changes direction

• It remains at rest

• It moves at a constant speed

• It stays in equilibrium

How can you determine if forces are balanced?

• Forces are of equal magnitude and opposite direction

• Forces are of different magnitudes

• Forces are in the same direction

• Forces are perpendicular

Why is understanding balanced and unbalanced forces important in engineering?

• To maintain stability or cause movement

• To increase friction

• To reduce gravitational force

• To eliminate motion