What do unbalanced forces do?(1 point)
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Unbalanced forces cannot change an object’s direction.
Unbalanced forces cannot change an object’s direction.
Unbalanced forces cause an object’s motion to change.
Unbalanced forces cause an object’s motion to change.
Unbalanced forces allow an object’s motion to stay the same.
Unbalanced forces allow an object’s motion to stay the same.
Unbalanced forces can make an object move in the opposite direction of the force that is applied.
Unbalanced forces cause an object’s motion to change.
Unbalanced forces cause an object's motion to change.
The correct response is: Unbalanced forces cause an object's motion to change.
To understand why unbalanced forces cause a change in motion, it is important to understand the concept of net force. Net force is the total sum of all forces acting on an object. When there is an unbalance of forces, it means that the net force is not zero.
According to Newton's first law of motion, an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force. This external force can be an unbalanced force.
When there is an unbalanced force acting on an object, it will cause an acceleration in the direction of the net force. This means that the object's motion will change. The magnitude and direction of the change in motion depend on the size and direction of the unbalanced force.
For example, if you push a car in one direction with a greater force than the opposing forces (such as friction and air resistance), then the car will accelerate in the direction that you pushed. If the unbalanced force is reversed and becomes greater than the opposing forces, then the car will decelerate or move in the opposite direction.
In conclusion, unbalanced forces cause changes in an object's motion. They can make the object accelerate, decelerate, or change direction, depending on the size and direction of the unbalanced force.