Balanced & Unbalanced Forces (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Definition of balanced forces
Definition of balanced forces
Forces equal in size but opposite in direction
Net force when forces are balanced
Net force when forces are balanced
Zero
Stationary object with balanced forces
Stationary object with balanced forces
Remains at rest
Moving object with balanced forces
Moving object with balanced forces
Continues at constant velocity
What is equilibrium?
What is equilibrium?
When balanced forces act on an object
Book on table forces example
Book on table forces example
Gravitational force balanced by normal force
Car at constant speed forces
Car at constant speed forces
Driving force equals resistive forces
Definition of unbalanced forces
Definition of unbalanced forces
Forces not equal or not opposite in direction
Effect of unbalanced forces
Effect of unbalanced forces
Causes acceleration/change in motion
Direction of acceleration with net force
Direction of acceleration with net force
In the direction of the net force
What does acceleration include?
What does acceleration include?
Speed up, slow down, or change direction
Accelerating car forces
Accelerating car forces
Driving force resistive forces