Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal in size and/or not opposite in direction.

Front

What is net force?

Back

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

Front

If an object has a net force of 0 N, how will it move?

Back

It will not move.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

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

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

If a 10 N force is applied to the right and a 10 N force is applied to the left, what is the net force?

Back

0 N.

Front

If a 20 N force is applied upward and a 15 N force is applied downward, what is the net force?

Back

5 N upward.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object at rest?

Back

It will cause the object to move.

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on a moving object?

Back

It will change the object's speed or direction.