Balanced & Unbalanced Forces (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What happens to the net force when balanced forces act on an object?
What happens to the net force when balanced forces act on an object?
The net force is zero
What occurs when balanced forces act on a stationary object?
What occurs when balanced forces act on a stationary object?
It remains at rest
What happens to an object moving with balanced forces acting on it?
What happens to an object moving with balanced forces acting on it?
It moves at constant velocity
What term describes an object experiencing balanced forces?
What term describes an object experiencing balanced forces?
Equilibrium
A book rests on a table. What balances the gravitational force on the book?
A book rests on a table. What balances the gravitational force on the book?
The normal force from the table
A car moves at constant speed on a level road. How do the forces compare?
A car moves at constant speed on a level road. How do the forces compare?
Driving force equals resistive forces
What results when unbalanced forces act on an object?
What results when unbalanced forces act on an object?
A net force
What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?
What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?
It accelerates
In which direction does an object accelerate when experiencing unbalanced forces?
In which direction does an object accelerate when experiencing unbalanced forces?
In the direction of the net force
When a car speeds up, how does the driving force compare to resistive forces?
When a car speeds up, how does the driving force compare to resistive forces?
Driving force is greater
What force causes a falling object to accelerate downward?
What force causes a falling object to accelerate downward?
Gravity
What can unbalanced forces cause an object to do?
What can unbalanced forces cause an object to do?
Speed up, slow down, or change direction