Balanced & Unbalanced Forces (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Balanced forces
Balanced forces
Forces equal in size, opposite in direction
Net force when forces balanced
Net force when forces balanced
Zero
Motion with balanced forces
Motion with balanced forces
At rest or constant velocity
Object with balanced forces is in...
Object with balanced forces is in...
Equilibrium
Forces on book resting on table
Forces on book resting on table
Gravitational force vs normal force (balanced)
Forces on car at constant speed on level road
Forces on car at constant speed on level road
Driving force = resistive forces (balanced)
Unbalanced forces
Unbalanced forces
Forces not equal or opposite, resulting in net force
Effect of unbalanced forces
Effect of unbalanced forces
Object accelerates
Direction of acceleration with unbalanced forces
Direction of acceleration with unbalanced forces
Direction of net force
Motion changes from unbalanced forces
Motion changes from unbalanced forces
Speed up, slow down, or change direction
Forces on accelerating car
Forces on accelerating car
Driving force > resistive forces
Object not in equilibrium experiences...
Object not in equilibrium experiences...
Change in velocity
Forces on falling object
Forces on falling object
Gravity pulls down, air resistance opposes