Balanced/Unbalanced Forces Flashcards
1
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Force
A
A push or a pull that can cause the motion of an object to change. It has two important properties: strength and direction.
2
Q
Balanced Force
A
When two equal forces act in opposite directions the result is that the forces are balanced and there is no motion.
3
Q
Motion
A
The process of moving or changing position.
4
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Unbalanced Force
A
When one force is stronger than the other the result is motion.
5
Q
Strength
A
The amount of force that is applied to an object.
6
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Gravity
A
The amount of force that is applied to an object.