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Because NOT all forces are equal and opposite. By Newton's Third Law, if object A attracts object B, then object B also attracts object A - with an equal but opposite force. But those forces act on DIFFERENT objects! The forces on object A, and on object B, may be unbalanced!

Because NOT all forces are equal and opposite. By Newton's Third Law, if object A attracts object B, then object B also attracts object A - with an equal but opposite force. But those forces act on DIFFERENT objects! The forces on object A, and on object B, may be unbalanced!

Because NOT all forces are equal and opposite. By Newton's Third Law, if object A attracts object B, then object B also attracts object A - with an equal but opposite force. But those forces act on DIFFERENT objects! The forces on object A, and on object B, may be unbalanced!

Because NOT all forces are equal and opposite. By Newton's Third Law, if object A attracts object B, then object B also attracts object A - with an equal but opposite force. But those forces act on DIFFERENT objects! The forces on object A, and on object B, may be unbalanced!

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If a box has equal and opposite forces acting on it will the box accelerate?

No. To have an acceleration, you need a non-zero NET FORCE. That is, the sum of all objects acting on the box must not be equal to zero.


What are equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions?

When equal forces act on an object in opposite directions, they create a state of balance known as equilibrium. This means that the object will not accelerate in any particular direction, but remain stationary or move at a constant velocity.


Can equal forces in opposite direction change an objects motion?

No, equal forces in opposite directions will cancel each other out, resulting in a net force of zero. This means the object will maintain its current state of motion, whether it is at rest or moving at a constant velocity.


When a truck pulls a trailer the trailer and truck accelerate forward even though the action and reaction forces are the same size but in opposite directions Why don't these forces balance each othe?

While the forces between the truck and trailer are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, they act on different objects (truck and trailer) resulting in acceleration of the entire system. The truck exerts a force on the trailer causing it to accelerate forward, and in return, the trailer exerts an equal and opposite force on the truck. As both objects have different masses, this results in them accelerating in the direction of the larger force, which is from the truck to the trailer.


When two equal forces act in opposite directions they add up to?

If they were to collide their equal but opposite energy would cancel out.

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If a box has equal and opposite forces acting on it will the box accelerate?

No. To have an acceleration, you need a non-zero NET FORCE. That is, the sum of all objects acting on the box must not be equal to zero.


If two forces areequal in size but in opposite directions?

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are called balanced forces.


Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are called unbalanced forces?

Actually, forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are called balanced forces. Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal in size and/or opposite in direction, resulting in a change in an object's motion.


What are equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions?

When equal forces act on an object in opposite directions, they create a state of balance known as equilibrium. This means that the object will not accelerate in any particular direction, but remain stationary or move at a constant velocity.


If there are two equal and opposite forces on something you say the forces are?

You say that the two forces are in equilibrium.


If everything has an equal and opposite force how does anything move anwyhere?

You have misunderstood the law. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction is more like it. (but not exactly) The answerer is a dumba$$. Answer the fkin question! This is a PSA to all the idiots who give no sustenance in their answers. ^^^^Kind of a loser aren't you?^^^


Why are forces equal and opposite?

Forces are not always equal and opposite. This question needs to be rewritten.


Can equal forces in opposite direction change an objects motion?

No, equal forces in opposite directions will cancel each other out, resulting in a net force of zero. This means the object will maintain its current state of motion, whether it is at rest or moving at a constant velocity.


If forces on an object are equal and opposite then what are they called?

They are called COUPLE.if forces on an object are equal and opposite...


What is called two forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are?

Two forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are called balanced forces.


What does forças desequilibradas mean in Portuguese?

"forças desequilibradas" in Portuguese means unbalanced forces in English. It refers to a situation where the forces acting on an object are not equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, causing the object to accelerate.


Pictures of balanced and unbalanced forces?

I'm unable to display pictures, but I can describe the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces. Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion. Unbalanced forces are unequal in size or not in opposite directions, causing an object to accelerate in the direction of the stronger force.