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What are balanced forces?
What are balanced forces?
- Forces that work in collisions
- Forces that have no effect on motion
- Forces that cancel each other out (correct)
- Forces that cause acceleration
In a tug of war, why does the rope remain stationary?
In a tug of war, why does the rope remain stationary?
- The rope is too heavy to move
- The rope is attached to a fixed object
- The players are not pulling hard enough
- The forces exerted on the rope are equal in size and opposite in direction (correct)
What happens to the motion of a cyclist when the forces acting on them are balanced?
What happens to the motion of a cyclist when the forces acting on them are balanced?
- The cyclist continues at a constant speed (correct)
- The cyclist speeds up
- The cyclist comes to a stop
- The cyclist slows down
What is the term used to describe the force that causes a body to move forwards or upwards?
What is the term used to describe the force that causes a body to move forwards or upwards?
Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force in action?
Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force in action?