Balanced & Unbalanced Forces Flashcard

Front

If an object is not moving, the forces acting upon it are _____________

Back

balanced

Front

How will this object move? It won't move., It will move to the right., It will move to the left., It will move up.

Back

It will move to the right.

Front

Balanced or Unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced

Front

A push or pull is referred to as a:

Back

force

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Two forces acting in opposite directions on an object and equal in size.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

They cause the object to accelerate or change its motion.

Front

What is an example of a force?

Back

Gravity, friction, or a push from a person.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.