Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces occur when two or more forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, giving them weight.

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What happens to an object in motion when balanced forces act on it?

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An object in motion will continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line when balanced forces act on it.

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Give an example of balanced forces.

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An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space is an example of balanced forces.

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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.

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How do you calculate net force?

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To calculate net force, add up all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate, change direction, or change shape.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A car accelerating from a stop sign is an example of unbalanced forces.