Forces in Balance: A Quiz on Understanding Equilibrium

A book is resting on a table. What type of forces are acting on the book?

• Unbalanced forces

• Balanced forces

A car accelerates down the street. What type of forces are acting on the car?

• Balanced forces

• Unbalanced forces

Which of the following is an example of balanced forces?

• A rocket launching into space

• A vase sitting still on a shelf

Identify the scenario that illustrates unbalanced forces.

• A picture hanging motionless on a wall

• A soccer ball being kicked

What happens when forces acting on an object are balanced?

• The object moves in the direction of the larger force

• The object does not change its motion

A tug of war between two teams ends in a stalemate, with neither side winning. This is an example of:

• Unbalanced forces

• Balanced forces

What effect do unbalanced forces have on an object?

• They cause the object to remain stationary

• They cause the object to accelerate

When a bird flies, the forces acting on it are:

• Balanced at all times

• Unbalanced during takeoff and landing

A refrigerator is being pushed from one side with a force of 10 N and from the opposite side with a force of 15 N. The forces are:

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

Which of the following indicates that an object is experiencing balanced forces?

• The object is speeding up

• The object is at rest and does not start moving