Balanced & Unbalanced Forces (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is the net force on an object when balanced forces act on it?
What is the net force on an object when balanced forces act on it?
Zero
What happens to a stationary object when balanced forces act on it?
What happens to a stationary object when balanced forces act on it?
It remains at rest
A car moves at constant speed on a straight road. What can be said about the forces?
A car moves at constant speed on a straight road. What can be said about the forces?
The forces are balanced
What is an object in equilibrium?
What is an object in equilibrium?
An object with balanced forces
A book rests on a table. Which forces are balanced?
A book rests on a table. Which forces are balanced?
Gravitational force and normal force
In a car at constant speed, what equals the resistive forces?
In a car at constant speed, what equals the resistive forces?
The driving force
What do unbalanced forces cause?
What do unbalanced forces cause?
Acceleration
In which direction does an object accelerate with unbalanced forces?
In which direction does an object accelerate with unbalanced forces?
Direction of the net force
A car speeds up. How do the driving and resistive forces compare?
A car speeds up. How do the driving and resistive forces compare?
Driving force is greater
In free fall, which force is dominant on a falling object?
In free fall, which force is dominant on a falling object?
Gravity