Understanding Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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Definition of Force

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A push or pull on an object

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Unit of Force

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Newton (N)

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Balanced Forces

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction

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Unbalanced Forces

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Forces that cause a change in motion

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Net Force

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Overall force acting on an object

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Net Force in Balanced Forces

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0 N

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Net Force in Unbalanced Forces

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Greater than 0 N

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Effect of Balanced Forces

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No change in motion

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Effect of Unbalanced Forces

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Change in speed or direction

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Example of Balanced Forces

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