Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Assessment

The overall forces acting on an object is called _______________.

• net force

• balanced force

• total force

• unbalanced force

_____ pull(s) objects downward toward Earth’s center.

• Force

• Gravity

• Newtons

• Net force

When an object has balanced forces acting on it, the object _____________.

• moves to the right

• stays still

• moves to the left

• can move in any direction

Which of the following is NOT a change in motion caused by unbalanced forces?

• position

• time

• direction

• speed

Which unit are forces measured in?

• Newtons

• nickels

• nectars

• Norwoods

Which student is correct?

• Fernando

• Giselle

• Clarence

• There isn’t enough information to answer the question.

Which evidence supports the answer to Part A?

• The force on the left is greater than the force on the right, causing the object to move to the right.

• The force on the right is greater than the force on the left, causing the object to move to the left.

• The object stays still because the forces are equal on both sides of the object.

• The force on the right is greater than the force on the left, causing the object to move to the right.

Pick the correct force type:
a runner jumping over a hurdle

• Balanced force

• Unbalanced force

Pick the correct force type:
a lamp sitting on a table

• Balanced force

• Unbalanced force

Pick the correct force type:
 a car accelerating around a mountain curve

• Balanced force

• Unbalanced force