Question

When a pair of balanced forces acts on an object, the net force that results is

a. equal to zero.
b. greater in size than both forces combined.
c. greater in size than one of the forces.
d. equal in size to one of the forces.

Answer 1

a. equal to zero.
because the forces are balance (equal magnitudes, opposite directions)

Answer 2

Option (a)

Step-by-step explanation:

There are two types of forces.

1. Balanced forces: When the number of forces acting on a body, such that the net force on the body is zero, they are called balanced forces. In this situation, the acceleration on the body is zero.

Net force = zero

2. Unbalanced forces: When the number of forces acting on a body, such that the net force acting on the body is non zero, they are called unbalanced forces. In this situation, the acceleration on the body is non zero.

So, the pair of balanced forces acts on an object, this gives always net force acting on the object is zero.