Determine whether the following scenarios are unbalanced, or balanced forces

Situation
Balanced
Unbalanced
Student Sitting at Desk
RoCketlaking UU
Building collapsing
Sale lie in orolu
Car in Constant Speed on Straight Road

1 answer

Let's analyze each situation to determine if the forces are balanced or unbalanced:

  1. Student Sitting at Desk:

    • Balanced: The gravitational force pulling the student downwards is balanced by the normal force from the desk pushing upwards.
  2. Rocket Launching:

    • Unbalanced: During launch, the thrust produced by the rocket engines is greater than the gravitational force acting on the rocket, resulting in upward acceleration.
  3. Building Collapsing:

    • Unbalanced: The forces acting on the building (gravity, structural failure, etc.) result in an unbalanced state, leading to the collapse.
  4. Car in Constant Speed on Straight Road:

    • Balanced: If the car is moving at a constant speed in a straight line, the forces acting on it (such as friction and thrust from the engine) are balanced.

Based on this analysis:

  • Student Sitting at Desk: Balanced
  • Rocket Launching: Unbalanced
  • Building Collapsing: Unbalanced
  • Car in Constant Speed on Straight Road: Balanced