Balanced and Unbalanced forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull acting upon an object, measured in Newtons (N).

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the net force is zero, and the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, the net force is not zero, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is net force?

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

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How do you calculate net force?

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To calculate net force, add all the forces acting in one direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can occur when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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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 are equal.