Balanced/Unbalanced Forces

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What is a balanced force?

Back

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?

Back

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.

Front

What is the resultant force?

Back

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

Front

If two forces of 40N are acting in opposite directions, what is the resultant force?

Back

0N, Balanced.

Front

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

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the vector sum of all the forces acting on an object.

Front

If a motorcycle is moving at a constant speed, what type of force is acting on it?

Back

Balanced force.

Front

What type of force is acting on an airplane during takeoff?

Back

Unbalanced force.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, making it harder to change its motion.