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Forces and Motion — Test

Question 16 • Physics in the Universe

Which example best represents balanced forces?

Answer
A
an elevator stopped on the third floor
B
a basketball shot into a hoop
C
a sled sliding down a snowy hill
D
a tow truck pulling a car out of a ditch

Explanation

Balanced forces have a net force of zero, so an object stays at rest or moves at a constant speed in a straight line. An elevator stopped on the third floor is at rest, with its upward support force balancing gravity. The other examples involve motion changing or an unbalanced force causing motion.

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