Balancing Forces

Forces that are exerted on an object which are equal in size but opposite in direction

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

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An airplane taking off

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

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Motorcycles going at constant speed

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

A car slowing down

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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A picture hanging on a wall

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

Lights hanging from the ceiling

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

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It changes its speed and direction when it's moving an object

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

When it's moving an object, it will keep at the same speed.

• Unbalanced force

• Balanced force

You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?

• 60 N right
• 10 N left
• 60 n right
• 50 N left

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A wheeled cart is moving to the right at a constant speed.  Two forces of equal magnitude are acting upon the cart. Which of the following best describes the forces and motion of the cart?

• Balanced Forces, Constant Speed
• Balanced Forces, Acceleration
• Unbalanced Forces, Constant Speed
• Unbalanced Forces, Acceleration

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