What are balanced forces?
Balanced & Unbalanced Forces

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Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, 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 do not cancel each other out, causing the object to move.
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What is gravity?
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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.
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What happens when forces are balanced?
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When forces are balanced, an object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant speed in a straight line.
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What happens when forces are unbalanced?
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When forces are unbalanced, an object will accelerate, meaning it will speed up, slow down, or change direction.
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What is an example of balanced forces?
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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table; the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the table pushing it up.
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What is an example of unbalanced forces?
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An example of unbalanced forces is when a person pushes a shopping cart; the push causes the cart to move.
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