MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

To move a sta...

Question

To move a stationary object, ____ must act on it.

A

an external balanced force

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

an external unbalanced force

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

an internal balanced force

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

an internal unbalanced force

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B an external unbalanced force
To move a stationary object, an external unbalanced force must act on it.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

1

Similar questions

Q. Define balanced forces and unbalanced force.
State whether balanced or unbalanced force acts on a object when it is staying rest on a table.

Give an example of an object which experiences a net zero external unbalanced force but moves with a non-zero velocity

Q. Choose the correct statement(s):
Statement 1: Unbalanced forces can change the direction of motion of a body.
Statement 2: A balanced force is required to accelerate the body.
Statement 3: An object moves with a uniform velocity when balanced forces are acting on it or if there is no net force acting on it.
Statement 4: Balanced force cannot bring an object at rest to motion.

Q. An object experiences a net zero external unbalanced force. Is it possible for the object to be travelling with a non-zero velocity?

Q. An unbalanced force acts on a body. The body must

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Standard VIII Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon