Forces & their Interactions (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

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Balanced & Unbalanced Forces
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Balanced forces definition

Forces equal in size but opposite in direction

Net force when forces are balanced

Zero

Motion change with balanced forces

No change in motion

State when forces are balanced

Equilibrium

Object at rest with balanced forces

Remains at rest

Moving object with balanced forces

Continues at constant velocity

Unbalanced forces definition

Forces not equal or not opposite in direction

Effect of unbalanced forces

Acceleration (change in velocity)

Direction of acceleration with unbalanced forces

Direction of the net force

Book on table: forces acting

Gravitational force balanced by normal force

Car at constant speed: force comparison

Driving force == resistive forces

Accelerating car: force comparison

Driving force >> resistive forces

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