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How can you tell if a force is balanced or unbalanced by looking at it?
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∙ 11y ago
2 Forces are unbalanced when an object that is not moving starts moving or changes speed or direction. Balanced forces are the opposite they are where an object that is not moving stays still or an object that is moving stays at a constant pace.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIf the object is going at a constant speed or it is still you know the forces acting on it are balanced. If the object is accelerating or decelerating the forces acting on it are un-balanced.
when the state of motion of the body changes, forces aren't balanced. So, you need to look at it long enough to see the state of motion changing.
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∙ 9y agoBy observing it. According to Newton's Second Law:
* If there is an unbalanced force on an object, it will accelerate.
* If there isn't, it won't.
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∙ 13y agothe object changes direction
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How do unbalanced forces affect an object's speed?
Newton's Laws of Motion tell us that the velocity of a body remains constant unless subject to a force. If there are more than one force acting, it will be the net force that causes any change in velocity. So in the case where the forces are balanced, nothing will change, but note you must be sure the forces are balanced in direction as well as magnitude. In fact what you have to do is evaluate the net force as a vector quantity. If the forces are in fact unbalanced this means there is a net force in a certain direction, and this will act on the body, in that direction. (Force = mass x acceleration)
What is true of Newtons first law the law of inertia?
Unless acted on by an unbalanced force, an object will maintain a constant velocity
How do you find the output force of an object?
I'm not sure how to tell you how to find the output force of an object, any suggestions?
What force is required to accelerate a body with a mass of 15 kilograms at an 8 meters per secound?
Since you don't tell us anything about friction or any other forces in the body's environment, we have to assume that there aren't any, and answer the question for that case. Any force, no matter how small, will accelerate any body, no matter how big. The greater the force is, the greater the acceleration will be. To find out exactly what the acceleration is, simply divide the force by the mass.
What is the evidence for determining whether or not work is done on an object?
Basically if the energy of the object has changed. For example if you lift something off the ground you have applied a force through a distance in the same direction as the force. By lifting the box you have given it gravitational potential energy (mgh). If you drop the box then gravity does work because the force of gravity will apply a force through a distance in the same direction. Just because there is force, doesn't mean work has been done. For example if you look at uniform circle motion even though there is a force, known as centripetal force, there is no work being done. This is because centripetal force is always perpendicular to velocity and only components of force parallel to the object can do work on it. We can tell no work has been done because the kinetic energy of the object remains the same (=1/2*m*v2).
How can can you tell if opposite forces are balanced or unbalanced?
For opposite forces to be balanced , then there is no movement. If unbalanced, there will be movement. Remember Newton's Third Law of Universal Dynamics ; To every force there is an equal and opposite force. The other two Newtonian Laws of Universal Dynamics are : - A mass will sremain stationary or in uniform motion, unless acted upon by a force. Force is directly proportional to mass ( or acceleration).
How do unbalanced forces affect an object's speed?
Newton's Laws of Motion tell us that the velocity of a body remains constant unless subject to a force. If there are more than one force acting, it will be the net force that causes any change in velocity. So in the case where the forces are balanced, nothing will change, but note you must be sure the forces are balanced in direction as well as magnitude. In fact what you have to do is evaluate the net force as a vector quantity. If the forces are in fact unbalanced this means there is a net force in a certain direction, and this will act on the body, in that direction. (Force = mass x acceleration)
Your 1996 Plymouth Voyager has a wobble like a unbalanced washing machine between 35 and 50 mph any ideas?
have the wheels balanced and tires checked for out of round.also when balancing tires tell mechanic to check that the wheels are not bent or buckled have the wheels balanced and tires checked for out of round.also when balancing tires tell mechanic to check that the wheels are not bent or buckled
Explain How can you tell if an object is in motion?
when the obj had an unbalanced force......................since gravity and upplied force are cancelled each other so the obj don't have any motion but when any force is applied so this body have motion or yo changi in reference point.................
If the forces on an object is balanced what does it tell you about the size and direction of the force?
It tells us that the sizes of forces are equal and directions of forces are opposite.
How do you tell difference between 350 block and 400 block?
The harmonic balancer and flexplate are externally balanced on the 400, meaning the balancer isn't smooth and consistent all the way around. The flexplate for the 400 has a balancing weight welded to it. The 350 is internally balanced and has the typical smooth balancer and unbalanced flexplate.
Why is it useful to know the net force?
You must know the the direction so then you know if you either subtract or add. For example , if the the direction of the force is in opposite then you would have to subract each net force.
How can you tell if your tires are unbalanced or unweighted?
You will feel a vibration in the steering wheel
How can you tell if the force on an object are balanced?
If the object is not moving, or is traveling at a constant velocity, all forces acting on the object are equal and opposite to each other. If the object is accelerating (speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction) the forces are not balanced.
Does newtons second law explain how an unbalanced force on an object causes it to accelerate?
Newton's secong law indicates that an object accelerates in the presence of a net force on it. But it doesn't mean that an object should accelerate when two forces act on it. It depends more on the orientation or direction of force. Say if 2 forces act in opposite directions then the net force would be 0 and thus no acceleration is caused. Hence take NET FORCE, not just force acting into consideration.
How do you tell if a equation is balanced?
An equation is balanced if each atom on both sides are the same amount
Is the total number of forces in the universe add or even?
It is impossible to tell. You can have two forces that are in equilibrium or three forces and, from outside the system, it may not be possible to tell which.However, on the basis that the unverse is expanding, though not at a constant rate, there must be at least one force that is not balanced.It is impossible to tell. You can have two forces that are in equilibrium or three forces and, from outside the system, it may not be possible to tell which.However, on the basis that the unverse is expanding, though not at a constant rate, there must be at least one force that is not balanced.It is impossible to tell. You can have two forces that are in equilibrium or three forces and, from outside the system, it may not be possible to tell which.However, on the basis that the unverse is expanding, though not at a constant rate, there must be at least one force that is not balanced.It is impossible to tell. You can have two forces that are in equilibrium or three forces and, from outside the system, it may not be possible to tell which.However, on the basis that the unverse is expanding, though not at a constant rate, there must be at least one force that is not balanced.
