Question

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces Practice
Use the following simulation to answer the practice questions on balanced and unbalanced forces.

1. Click on the "Net Force" box to get started.

2. Select the "Sum of Forces" and "Values" checkmarks in the yellow box.


Question 1
1. What happens to the stopped cart if all 8 people pull on the cart with equal and opposite force?(1 point)
Responses

The cart does not move.
The cart does not move.

The cart moves right.
The cart moves right.

The cart moves left.
The cart moves left.
Question 2
2. What is the net force on the cart when all 8 people pull on the cart?(1 point)
Responses

0 Newtons
0 Newtons

150 Newtons
150 Newtons

350 Newtons
350 Newtons

700 Newtons
700 Newtons
Question 3
3. If the net force of the cart is 0 Newtons, is the net force on the cart balanced or unbalanced?(1 point)
Responses

balanced
balanced

unbalanced

Answer 1

1. The cart does not move.
2. 0 Newtons
3. balanced