Explore how forces interact to create motion or maintain equilibrium. Discover the fundamental principles that govern movement in our world.
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Interactive Force Demonstrations
⚖️ Balanced Forces
When two or more forces acting on an object are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, they cancel each other out. The object remains at rest or continues moving at constant velocity.
Example: A book resting on a table - gravity pulls down, table pushes up with equal force.
💨 Unbalanced Forces
When forces acting on an object don't cancel out, there's a net force. This causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the stronger force.
Example: Kicking a soccer ball - your foot applies more force than air resistance.
🎯 Friction Force
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact. It can balance other forces to prevent motion or slow down moving objects.
Example: Car brakes work by increasing friction to slow the wheels.
🔬 Understanding Forces
Forces are pushes or pulls that can change an object's motion. When multiple forces act on an object, the result depends on whether they balance out or not. This fundamental principle explains everything from why objects fall to how rockets fly!