Forces acting on an object that cause no change in the motion of the object (i.e., the object will stay at rest or remain in motion at a constant speed) and result in a net force equal to zero newtons.

The sum of all forces acting on an object; includes both magnitude (in newtons) and direction.

The unit used to measure force; represented by the symbol N.

A force acting on an object that causes a change in the motion of the object (i.e., the object will speed up, slow down, or change direction) and results in a net force that does not equal zero newtons.

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NEW 6.7B Balanced and Unbalanced Net Forces

Term	Definition
Balanced forces	Forces acting on an object that cause no change in the motion of the object (i.e., the object will stay at rest or remain in motion at a constant speed) and result in a net force equal to zero newtons.
Horizontal	Parallel to the horizon.
Net force	The sum of all forces acting on an object; includes both magnitude (in newtons) and direction.
Newton	The unit used to measure force; represented by the symbol N.
Unbalanced force	A force acting on an object that causes a change in the motion of the object (i.e., the object will speed up, slow down, or change direction) and results in a net force that does not equal zero newtons.
Vertical	Perpendicular to the horizon.