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Worksheet- Identifying and Computing Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

The worksheet provides a series of scenarios involving forces acting on objects, requiring the identification of balanced or unbalanced forces and the calculation of net forces when applicable. It includes ten examples, ranging from two people pushing a box to an airplane experiencing thrust and air resistance. Students are instructed to show their work for any calculations performed.

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Worksheet- Identifying and Computing Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

The worksheet provides a series of scenarios involving forces acting on objects, requiring the identification of balanced or unbalanced forces and the calculation of net forces when applicable. It includes ten examples, ranging from two people pushing a box to an airplane experiencing thrust and air resistance. Students are instructed to show their work for any calculations performed.

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SHERWIN BONTO
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Worksheet: Identifying and Computing Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Instructions:

1. Identify whether the forces acting on the object are balanced or unbalanced.
2. If the forces are unbalanced, calculate the net force acting on the object.
3. Show all your work for calculations.

Start Here:

1. Two people are pushing a box from opposite sides. One applies a force of 50 N to the left,
and the other applies a force of 50 N to the right.
Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

2. A car is being pushed by two people with forces of 300 N and 400 N, both to the right.
What is the net force? Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

3. A hanging lamp is supported by a chain that applies an upward force of 100 N. The weight of
the lamp is also 100 N downward.
Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

4. A toy is being pulled to the right with a force of 25 N, while friction applies a force of 10 N to
the left.
What is the net force? Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

5. Two forces act on an object: 45 N to the left and 60 N to the right.


What is the net force? Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

6. A book is resting on a table. The table applies an upward force of 15 N, and the book's weight
applies a downward force of 15 N.
Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

7. A child is pulling a sled with a force of 30 N to the left, while another child pulls it with 40 N to
the right.
What is the net force? Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

8. An airplane is experiencing a forward thrust of 5000 N, while air resistance applies a


backward force of 4500 N.
What is the net force? Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

9. A soccer ball is being kicked by two players simultaneously. One applies 20 N to the left, and
the other applies 20 N to the right.
Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?
10. A box is being pushed with 200 N to the right, and friction applies a 150 N force to the left.
What is the net force? Are the forces balanced or unbalanced?

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