Net Forces Review

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to accelerate or change its motion because the forces acting on it are not equal in size and opposite in direction.

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How does an object move when acted upon by an unbalanced force?

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An object will move in the direction of the unbalanced force.

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What is a reference point?

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A reference point is a starting point used to describe the location or position of an object.

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What is net force?

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

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change of position of an object over time, including its distance and direction from a reference point.

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What is a balanced force?

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

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can involve changes in speed or direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is relative motion?

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Relative motion is the calculation of the motion of an object with respect to another object.

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What happens to an object at rest when a net force is applied?

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An object at rest will start to move in the direction of the net force applied.