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I assume you mean that the forces act on the same object. In that case, the net force is zero.

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When forces act in opposite direction?

When two equal forces act in opposite directions, they are called balanced forces, and no motion takes place. If they are unequal, than the weakest force is cancelled out, along with an equal amount of the strongest force. For example, if an object is being pushed on opposite sides with 7 and 10 newtons of force, then the 7 newton force will be entirely cancelled out, along with 7 newtons of the 10 newton force. This will leave a net force of 3 newtons acting on the object. If there is a net force (also called an unbalanced force), then motion will take place.


Which system of forces cannot be reduce to a single force?

A couple or moment system of forces cannot be reduced to a single force because it involves two equal and opposite parallel forces that produce a rotation around a point rather than a translation.


What is the definition of unblanced forces?

Balanced forces are forces that are balanced and there is no change in motion. Unblanced forces are the opposite of a balanced force. that means that unbalanced forces are not balanced and there is a change in motion.


What happens when you exert force on an abject and it exerts force on you?

According to Newtons 3rd law, "Every action has an equal and opposite reaction". if you exert force on an object, the object will exert an equal and opposite force on you. when the forces exerted by you and the object balance a state of equilibrium is attained. however if you exert a force greater than the weight of the body, the body begins to move and work is done.


How can can you tell if opposite forces are balanced or unbalanced?

Opposite forces are balanced when they are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in an object's motion. They are unbalanced when one force is greater than the other, causing the object to accelerate or change its motion. The net force acting on an object is calculated by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force and considering the direction.

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When forces act in opposite direction?

When two equal forces act in opposite directions, they are called balanced forces, and no motion takes place. If they are unequal, than the weakest force is cancelled out, along with an equal amount of the strongest force. For example, if an object is being pushed on opposite sides with 7 and 10 newtons of force, then the 7 newton force will be entirely cancelled out, along with 7 newtons of the 10 newton force. This will leave a net force of 3 newtons acting on the object. If there is a net force (also called an unbalanced force), then motion will take place.


According To Newtons 3rd Law Of Motion For Every Action There Is An Equal And Opposite Reaction Then How Come Things Move If Theres Going To Be Something Moving Them Back With Equal Force?

To say that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction is slightly misleading you, as these forces are NOT on the same object. Better to say 'if A exerts a force on B, then B exerts an equal and opposite force on A'. When I stand on my bathroom scales, I exert a downward force on the scales, which deflect until they exert an equal and opposite force on me, thus preventing me from falling. Acceleration occurs to ME when forces on ME are unbalanced. e.g. if I stood on a rocket the upward force of the rocket on me is greater than the downward force of gravity, so I would accelerate upwards. These are NOT action-reaction forces. What are action-reaction forces are the force I exert on the rocket and the force the rocket exerts on me.


Which system of forces cannot be reduce to a single force?

A couple or moment system of forces cannot be reduced to a single force because it involves two equal and opposite parallel forces that produce a rotation around a point rather than a translation.


What is the definition of unblanced forces?

Balanced forces are forces that are balanced and there is no change in motion. Unblanced forces are the opposite of a balanced force. that means that unbalanced forces are not balanced and there is a change in motion.


What happens when you exert force on an abject and it exerts force on you?

According to Newtons 3rd law, "Every action has an equal and opposite reaction". if you exert force on an object, the object will exert an equal and opposite force on you. when the forces exerted by you and the object balance a state of equilibrium is attained. however if you exert a force greater than the weight of the body, the body begins to move and work is done.


How can can you tell if opposite forces are balanced or unbalanced?

Opposite forces are balanced when they are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in an object's motion. They are unbalanced when one force is greater than the other, causing the object to accelerate or change its motion. The net force acting on an object is calculated by subtracting the smaller force from the larger force and considering the direction.


What is it called when two forces go in the opposite direction?

If the forces are equal then the net force is 0. If one force is greater than the other than whatever is having the two forces exerted on it will move in the direction of the greater force's direction. The total force will equal the greater force - lesser force. You can draw it in vectors to help visualize. e.g. F1 <------------------*-------> F2 let's say F1 = 5 newtons and F2 = 2 newtons. The combined force would equal 3 newtons going <- direction.


What is the resultant of two forces acting in opposite directions to each other?

Unequal combined forces trying to move in opposite directions would be the net force in one direction. Force is a vector quantity for any external effort that causes something to change a certain way.


When two forces work in opposite directions you have what?

Then you have a combined force that is smaller in magnitude than the larger of the two forces.


What are forces equal in strength but opposite in direction?

It happens when 1 force is having larger magnituge and the other is less in magnitude ........ and then the forces does not balance each other Take the example of weight and tension of a body connected by string . weight and tension are always opposite in the direction if the weight is suppose 12 newton and tension is 10 newton , then same thing will happen , they can't balance each other ...... as the strength of weight is more than tension


How does action reaction forces apply to softball?

In softball, action-reaction forces come into play when a player throws a ball. As the player exerts force on the ball by releasing it, an equal and opposite force is exerted on the player in the opposite direction. This force helps propel the ball forward.


How is it possible to exert force on an object without changing the velocity of an object?

"for every action there is an equal and opposite re-action" which means in this case that the force being applied to the object is not enough to overcome the mass of the object and for it to move as a result.