What is a balanced force?
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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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 an unbalanced force?
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An unbalanced force occurs when the forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.
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What is net force?
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Net force is the total force acting on an object, calculated by combining all the individual forces acting on it.
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Why does an object at rest stay at rest?
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An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
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What happens to a soccer ball sitting on the ground?
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The forces acting on the soccer ball are balanced, so it remains motionless.
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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on a moving object?
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Unbalanced forces can change the speed or direction of a moving object.
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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?
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A book resting on a table experiences balanced forces: the weight of the book downward and the normal force of the table upward.
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