Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Prepared By: SYAZA IZZATY ISMAIL

What is a force?

A force is a push or a pull (measured in newtons,N). Forces are represented by arrows (always in pairs) which point the way the force is acting - the bigger the arrow, the bigger the force (balanced forces have equally sized arrows)

Balanced forces stationary / steady speed

Balanced forces stationary / steady speed

Force

Forces come in pairs Forces have a magnitude and a direction

5N, north (up)
Magnitude: 5N Direction: north (up)

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Forces occur in pairs and they can be either balanced or unbalanced

Balanced Forces

Balanced forces do not cause change in motion They are equal in size and opposite in direction

Unbalanced Forces

An unbalanced force always causes a change in motion When unbalanced forces act in opposite directions you can find the net force
Net force:

Magnitude The difference between the two forces Direction Direction of the largest force

Unbalanced Forces

3 N, right 6 N, left =

3N, left

Unbalanced Forces

4 N, left 10 N, right = 6N, right

Unbalanced Forces

5 N, right + 10 N, right = 15N, right

EXAMPLE 1

In which of the pictures will the object move - what direction and with what force?

1)The first has a balanced force: 2N 2N = 0 (there is no movement) 2)The second has a force of: 4N - 1N = 3N (move to the right)

EXAMPLE 2

A hammer hits a nail with a downward force of 50N - what is the size and direction of the force of the nail 50N the hammer? on upwards Complete the sentences below using the keywords: downwards; equal; opposite; and equal upwards: opposite a. The force on a ladder resting against a wall is an to the force of the wall on the ladder
b. A

on a table. The force of the book on the table is and the force of the table on the book is

downwards upwards book is a rest

LETS DO IT!

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ii)

When standing on some bathroom scales they read 500N. What is the size and direction of the force of the student on 500N downwards the scales? What is the size and direction of the force of the scales on the student? 500N upwards A lorry tows a broken-down car - when the force of the lorry on the tow rope is 200N, what is the force of the tow rope on the lorry? 200N