Question

Two equal forces act at the same time on the same stationary object but in opposite directions. Which statement describes the object's motion?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The object will change direction. The object will move at a constant speed.

Answer 2

Object will remain in its state.

Explanation:

When two forces acting on an object are equal in size but act in opposite directions, we say that they are balanced forces.

• If the forces on an object are balanced (or if there are no forces acting on it), this is what happens:

1. a stationary object stays still
2. a moving object continues to move at the same speed and in the same direction

• Balanced forces are where two forces of equal size act on an object in opposite directions. It means that in each direction, any pushes and pulls are balanced by another force in the opposite direction.

• In a balanced force, a body or an object continues to be in its position, i.e., it may stay still in its position or continues to move in the same direction at the same speed.

Characteristics of balanced force

1. Balanced forces have equal magnitude.
2. Balanced forces are of equal size.
3. Balanced forces work on an object in opposite directions.
4. In balanced forces, the state of rest or motion of an object doesn’t change.
5. Balanced forces don’t allow an object in motion to change its direction or speed.
6. In balanced forces, the net forces acting is zero.