Balancing Forces Review

We could push the box from every side. The box wouldn't move, but pushes always

demonstrate unbalanced forces.

We could observe and describe the box sitting still. This would demonstrate

unbalanced forces.

We could hang weights from the hook. The weights would pull on the box. When

the box slides on the table, the motion would demonstrate unbalanced forces.

We could hang weights from all sides of the box evenly. The box would stay still but

because it is being pulled in several directions, this would demonstrate unbalanced forces.

magnetic

balanced

unbalanced

gravity

It will go up.

It will go backwards.

It will stay in the air.

It will go down.

Attracting

Repelling

The rope would move to one side because the forces are balanced.

The rope would not move because the forces are balanced.