Balanced and Unbalanced forces

Front

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.

Front

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

Give an example of an unbalanced force.

Back

A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

Front

Give an example of a balanced force.

Back

An asteroid moving at a constant speed through space.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

What is the net force of an object that is not moving?

Back

0N (zero newtons), indicating that the forces acting on it are balanced.

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force applied - Force opposing.