Balanced vs. Unbalanced Video

What happens when forces are balanced?

• The object becomes heavier

• There is no change in the object's motion

• The object changes its shape

• The object moves faster

Which one is correct?

• A push goes away from you and a pull goes towards you.

• A push goes towards you and a pull goes away from you.

• You can only push objects.

• A push is always stronger than a pull.

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All forces have a ___ and a ___.

(Pick 2!)

• Strength

• Age

• Direction

• Color

• Weight

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If the object you need to move gets heavier, ___.

• You need to use more force.

• You need to use less force.

• You need to move it in a different direction.

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Forces that cancel each other out and cannot make an object move are called ___.

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

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Balanced forces ____.

(Pick 2!)

• Same Strength

• Different Strengths

• Same Direction

• Opposite Directions

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Forces that CAN change an object's motion are called ___.

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

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If the object is not moving, the forces acting on it must be ___.

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

• Invisible

How are Balanced and Unbalanced Forces similar?

• They both are 0 N.

• They both can be push or pull.

• They both cause an object's motion to change.

• They are not similar in any way.

If an object slows down, speeds up, or changes direction,

the forces acting on it must be ___.

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

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