Question detail
In which situation would you observe balanced forces?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. A car moving at a constant speed on a straight road.
- B. A ball thrown upwards.
- C. A person pushing a wall.
- D. A bicycle accelerating downhill.
Answer
A car moving at a constant speed on a straight road.
Explanation
Balanced forces occur when the forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, resulting in no acceleration, as seen in a car moving at constant speed.
Common mistake
Confusing Third Law Pairs
Students often confuse Newton's third-law pairs with balanced forces acting on a single object, thinking they are the same.
To fix this, remember that third-law pairs involve two different objects exerting equal and opposite forces on each other, while balanced forces act on the same object and result in no change in motion.
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