When two forces on the same object are equal and opposite, these forces are called ..... forces.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

When two forces on the same object are equal and opposite, these forces are called ____ forces.

A	net
B	balanced
C	unbalanced
D	frictional

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The two forces equal in magnitude but acting opposite in direction on a body are called balanced forces. The balanced forces will not bring any change in state of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Equal forces acting in opposite directions are called balanced forces. Balanced forces acting on an object will not change the object’s motion. When you add equal forces in opposite direction, the net force is zero.

Detailed explanation-3: -Balanced forces: Balanced forces are those that are opposite in direction and equal in size. Balanced forces are considered to be in a state of equilibrium. When forces are balanced there is no change in direction.

Detailed explanation-4: -If two individual forces are of equal magnitude and opposite direction, then the forces are said to be balanced. An object is said to be acted upon by an unbalanced force only when there is an individual force that is not being balanced by a force of equal magnitude and in the opposite direction.

Detailed explanation-5: -The forces acting on a body in opposite direction cancel their effect and hence do not cause any motion in the body. But the forces can change the shape of the body.

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