Question

Define unbalanced forces.

Answer 1

Two forces of unequal magnitudes and acting on an object simultaneously such that net force is not zero, are known as unbalanced forces or when the resultant force acting on a body is not equal to zero. The body acted upon by unbalanced forces changes its state of motion. Few examples are given below:

• a group of kids winning a tug of war game.
• a car accelerating, braking or turning.
• riding a skateboard.
• a fruit dropping from a tree.