1. Balanced and
Unbalanced Forces

2. Can you sort these objects into two groups? What do they have in common?F C E J

3. Balanced Unbalanced F I A G D C B E H J

4. Now – see if your group can come up with a definition for balanced and unbalanced forces!

5. Balanced Unbalanced

6. Definitions
Balanced Forces: The forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction; canceling each other out
Unbalanced Forces: Forces that are not equal

7. The next slide shows 12 objects
The next slide shows 12 objects. Can you sort them by whether they show balanced or unbalanced forces?
Make a T-Chart and put the letter of each object under the correct heading:
Balanced Unbalanced

8. F J G D A K E B B H C L I

9. Balanced Unbalanced A C F G J L B D E H I K