which statement is true about unbalanced forces?
they have no impact on an object in motion
they can change both objects speed and direction
they only change an objects direction
they only change an objects speed
The statement "they can change both objects speed and direction" is true about unbalanced forces.
Two people apply a force to a box from opposite directions as shown in the picture below. The box does not move. Which statement best explains why the box does not move? (1 point)
A. The box is experiencing unbalanced forces.
B. The forces have different magnitudes.
C. Push forces do not cause motion.
D. Balanced forces do not cause motion.
D. Balanced forces do not cause motion.
Which example shows unbalanced forces acting on an object? (1 point)
A. Two people are on opposite sides of a large box. Both people push the box with equal force.
B. Two people are on the same side of a large box. Both people pull the box with equal force.
C. Two people are on the same side of a large box. One person pushes the box and the other pulls the box with equal force.
D. Two people are on opposite sides of a large box. Both people pull the box with equal force.
C. Two people are on the same side of a large box. One person pushes the box and the other pulls the box with equal force.
A person tries to push a refrigerator across the kitchen. She applies as much force as possible, but she cannot make the refrigerator move. Which statement BEST describes by the refrigerator does not move? (1 point)
A. The person applies too much force to the refrigerator, and now the forces on the refrigerator are balanced.
B. The person applies too much force to the refrigerator, and now the forces on the refrigerator are unbalanced.
C. The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are unbalanced.
D. The person does not apply enough force to the refrigerator, so the forces are still balanced.