Balancing Forces

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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, causing the object to stay still or move at a constant speed.

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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 or change its motion.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a non-touching force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the pull between Earth and objects on it.

Front

What does a pull do?

Back

A pull makes two objects move closer together.

Front

What does a push do?

Back

A push makes two objects move away from each other.

Front

What is an example of a non-touching force?

Back

Gravity is an example of a non-touching force.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the object does not change its motion; it stays still or continues moving at the same speed.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object will start to move, stop moving, or change direction.

Front

Can gravity act without touching?

Back

Yes, gravity can act without touching; it pulls objects toward each other from a distance.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

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The force that pulls objects toward the Earth is called gravity.