PS 7.A Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

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

Back

Both teams will not change their motion.

Front

If an object is moving to the left at a constant velocity, how will it move?

Back

It will move to the left.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newtons (N)

Front

What type of force occurs when forces are not equal and cause an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced Force.

Front

How does an object move if it is slowing down to the left?

Back

It will slow down to the left.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A situation where two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

A situation where two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

If a car is at rest and no forces are acting on it, what type of forces are acting on it?

Back

Balanced Forces.

Front

What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

Back

It continues to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.