Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

Newton

Front

When forces are _________ the object remains at rest or continues to move in the same direction with the same speed.

Back

balanced

Front

If the force of the girl pushing is 30N, and the force of the boy who is also pushing is 30N, what is the net force?

Back

0N

Front

What is the net force if there is a force of 400 N Up and 400 N Down?

Back

400 N Down

Front

Which could be an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A wrecking ball knocking down a building

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the motion of an object.

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.

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

Give an example of balanced forces in everyday life.

Back

A book resting on a table.