What are unbalanced forces?
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 24

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Unbalanced forces are forces that cause an object's motion to change. They result in a net force that is not zero.
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What are balanced forces?
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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a net force of 0 N, meaning the object's motion does not change.
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What is net force?
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Net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined. It determines whether an object will move or remain at rest.
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How can you tell if an object is balanced?
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An object is balanced if the net force acting on it is 0 N.
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What happens when forces are unbalanced?
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When forces are unbalanced, the net force is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.
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Give an example of an unbalanced force.
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A soccer ball being kicked down the field is an example of an unbalanced force.
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What is the effect of friction on motion?
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Friction is a force that opposes motion, and it can affect whether forces are balanced or unbalanced.
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