Understanding Balanced Forces in Physics

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What is the result of balanced forces acting on an object?

  • The object changes direction.
  • The object remains at a constant velocity. (correct)
  • The object decelerates.
  • The object accelerates.

Which force balances the weight of an airplane in flight?

  • Thrust.
  • Drag.
  • Lift. (correct)
  • Friction.

What is the force that opposes the motion of a grocery cart?

  • Frictional force. (correct)
  • Normal force.
  • Applied force.
  • Gravitational force.

Why does a soccer ball at rest remain at rest?

<p>Because the forces acting on it are balanced. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the net force on an object moving at a constant velocity?

<p>Zero. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of balanced forces?

<p>A grocery cart moving at a constant velocity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the lift force acting on an airplane?

<p>Upward. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which force is responsible for opposing the thrust of an airplane?

<p>Drag. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a grocery cart maintain its velocity?

<p>Because the forces acting on it are balanced. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the forces acting on an object are unbalanced?

<p>The object accelerates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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