Balanced and Unbalanced Forces A

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What is the definition of Position?

Back

Position is where an object is located in space.

Front

True or False: A balanced force is only an object that is not moving.

Back

False

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What is the definition of Direction?

Back

Direction is a line or course along which something is moving.

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What causes an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to move.

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What are Unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that cause a change in the motion of an object.

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What are Balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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Give an example of Balanced forces.

Back

A book resting on a table is an example of balanced forces.

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Give an example of Unbalanced forces.

Back

A soccer ball being kicked is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the object accelerates in the direction of the net force.