Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two equal forces act in opposite directions on an object, resulting in no movement.

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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 move in the direction of the stronger force.

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What happens when a small force is added to an object?

Back

If the force is small and balanced by another force, the object will not move.

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What role does friction play in motion?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion, slowing down or stopping moving objects.

Front

Can an object be in motion if it is rolling?

Back

Yes, rolling is a form of motion.

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Can an object be in motion if it is going backwards?

Back

Yes, going backwards is also a form of motion.

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Can an object be in motion if it is bouncing?

Back

Yes, bouncing is another form of motion.

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What is an example of balanced forces in real life?

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Two people pulling on opposite ends of a rope with equal strength in a tug-of-war.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in real life?

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A person pushing a shopping cart forward while someone else is pulling it back.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

It will start to move in the direction of the stronger force.