Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces and how they affect an object's motion.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "force" in your own words and give two examples of forces you experience every day.
2. Explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces. What is the result of each type of force on an object's motion?
3. Imagine a tug-of-war where two teams are pulling on a rope. If Team A is pulling with a force of 500 N and Team B is pulling with a force of 450 N, what is the net force on the rope, and which direction will the rope move?
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