Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are two or more forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces occur when two or more forces acting on an object do not cancel each other out, 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 overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.

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If the net force is 0 N, what does it mean for the object's motion?

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If the net force is 0 N, the object will not accelerate and will either remain at rest or continue moving at a constant speed.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull exerted on an object.

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

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When a net force is applied, the object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting between surfaces in contact.

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How does gravity affect objects?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, giving weight to objects and causing them to fall toward the Earth.

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What is an example of balanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table; the force of gravity pulling it down is balanced by the normal force from the table pushing it up.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces in everyday life?

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An example of unbalanced forces is pushing a swing; the force you apply causes the swing to move.