Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two or more forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the 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 happens to the direction of an object as an unbalanced force acts on it?

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It moves in the same direction of the force.

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What is net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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

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0 N (the forces cancel each other out).

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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A lamp sitting on a table is an example of balanced forces.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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A runner jumping over a hurdle is an example of unbalanced forces.

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How do balanced forces affect the motion of an object?

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Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object; it remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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How do unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object?

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

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.