Generation Genius Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What are balanced forces?

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

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal, causing an object to move or change its motion.

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What does direction mean in terms of force?

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Direction refers to the way in which a force is applied, indicating where the force is pushing or pulling.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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How does air pressure affect objects?

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Air pressure can push on objects, affecting their movement, like how a balloon expands when filled with air.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, an object will not move or will continue to move at a constant speed.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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When forces are unbalanced, an object will start to move, stop moving, or change direction.

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Can you give an example of balanced forces?

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An example of balanced forces is a book resting on a table; the weight of the book is balanced by the support of the table.

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Can you give an example of unbalanced forces?

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An example of unbalanced forces is when you push a toy car; if you push harder than the friction, it will move.