Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

Give an example of a balanced force.

Back

A boy standing still is an example of a balanced force.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

Give an example of an unbalanced force.

Back

A car accelerating forward is an example of an unbalanced force.

Front

What is the force acting in the opposite direction of an object in motion called?

Back

Friction Force.

Front

What happens in a tug of war when both teams pull with the same force?

Back

Both teams will not move.

Front

What is the sum of all forces acting on an object called?

Back

Net Force.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.