Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two 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?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 60N and 40N act in opposite directions, what is the net force?

Back

20N in the direction of the 60N force.

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

Back

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

Front

If a net force of 60N is acting to the right, what can we say about the forces acting on the object?

Back

The forces are unbalanced, with a greater force acting to the right.

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What is the net force when two equal forces of 50N act in opposite directions?

Back

0N.

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How do you determine if forces are balanced or unbalanced?

Back

Compare the size and direction of the forces acting on an object.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

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

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If an object is moving at a constant speed, what can we infer about the forces acting on it?

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The forces are balanced.