Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Forces 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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Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in motion.

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What is net force?

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The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces.

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If two forces act in the same direction, how do you find the net force?

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Add the magnitudes of the forces together.

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If two forces act in opposite directions, how do you find the net force?

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Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

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What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table, where the weight of the book is balanced by the upward force of the table.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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A soccer ball being kicked, where the force of the kick is greater than any opposing forces.

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How do you determine the direction of net force?

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The direction of the net force is the same as the direction of the larger force.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).