Unbalanced Force

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Forces acting on an object to cause a change in motion

Real World Example

Imagine trying to move a heavy piece of furniture across a carpeted floor by yourself. This is similar to the concept of unbalanced forces because just like how you exert effort to overcome the resistance and change the furniture's position, unbalanced forces act on an object to change its motion. In this analogy, your push represents the unbalanced force, the furniture is the object, and the carpet's resistance is like the opposing force that needs to be overcome for motion to occur.

Practice Version

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