Balanced, Unbalanced, Static and Magnetic Forces

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What is static electricity?

Back

The build up of negative charges on an object.

Front

What pulls a ball back to earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What type of force is shown when two forces are equal and do not cause a change in motion?

Back

Balanced force

Front

What happens when forces do not balance each other?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the stronger force, creating an unbalanced force.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull that can move an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

When two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move.

Front

What is an example of a balanced force?

Back

Two people pushing a car in opposite directions with the same strength.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What is magnetism?

Back

A force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.