
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 24
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are unbalanced forces?
Back
Unbalanced forces are forces that cause an object's motion to change. They result in a net force that is not zero.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are balanced forces?
Back
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is net force?
Back
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.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you tell if an object is balanced?
Back
An object is balanced if the net force acting on it is 0 N.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when forces are unbalanced?
Back
When forces are unbalanced, the net force is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of an unbalanced force.
Back
A soccer ball being kicked down the field is an example of an unbalanced force.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of friction on motion?
Back
Friction is a force that opposes motion, and it can affect whether forces are balanced or unbalanced.
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