If the forces on a shopping cart are balanced, what kind of motion might the cart have? Select two answers.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the types of motion a shopping cart can have when the forces acting on it are balanced. This implies that the cart could be at rest or moving at a steady speed without acceleration.
Answer
Moving forward at constant speed and remaining in the same spot and not moving.
The shopping cart can be moving forward at constant speed or remaining in the same spot and not moving if the forces are balanced.
Answer for screen readers
The shopping cart can be moving forward at constant speed or remaining in the same spot and not moving if the forces are balanced.
More Information
Balanced forces mean no net force acts on the object, so it will not accelerate. This results in either being stationary or moving at a constant speed.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing constant speed with increasing speed or failing to recognize that no movement qualifies as balanced forces.
Sources
- Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces - The Physics Classroom - physicsclassroom.com
- Brainly - If the forces on a shopping cart are balanced - brainly.com
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