Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is a PUSH or PULL of an object?

Back

Force

Front

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

Back

It won't move.

Front

What type of forces are acting on an object if it is moving?

Back

Unbalanced

Front

If an object is not moving, what can we say about the forces acting on it?

Back

The forces are balanced.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A force that causes an object to accelerate or change direction.

Front

What is the definition of balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

They cause the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

Can balanced forces exist on a moving object?

Back

Yes, if the object moves at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

How do you determine if forces are balanced or unbalanced?

Back

By analyzing the net force acting on the object.