Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the force that pulls things toward Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of balanced forces? 1. No change in motion 2. Moving at a constant speed 3. Net force of zero 4. Causes a change in motion

Back

Causes a change in motion

Front

Are forces balanced or unbalanced when skateboarding down a ramp?

Back

Unbalanced

Front

What is a ____________? (Fill in the blank) A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.

Back

Force

Front

Which statement is true? 1. Balanced forces cause a change in motion. 2. Unbalanced forces cause a change in motion. 3. Forces do not affect the change in motion.

Back

Unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

Zero (0) Newtons

Front

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

Back

It remains at rest.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

Back

A car accelerating when the driver presses the gas pedal.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object's motion?

Back

They cause the object to accelerate or change direction.