ience Behind
The Sc
Tug-of-War
Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
Today's
Questions:
What is the difference
between balanced and
unbalanced forces?
How do forces act on objects?
Have you played Tug-of-War?
Let's unveil the science behind this game!
Notes for teachers: Ask students to explain the mechanics
of the game. You'll be surprised at how much they know it.
Ask questions and predict
Learning outcomes about the
changes in energy that
Outcomes occur when objects collide.
Differentiate balanced and
unbalanced forces.
Apply the concept of force
in real-life situations.
hat is Force?
W
Force is a push or pull that changes an object's state
of rest or motion. It has a magnitude and direction.
Push Pull
Balanced Force
A balanced force results when two forces with the
same amount are applied in opposite directions.
Team A Same force Team B
In this scene of tug-of-war, both teams pull away with the same
force. There are no changes in the direction or motion of object.
Unbalanced Force
An unbalanced force results when one of the two forces
applied in opposite directions is greater than the other.
Team A Less force
Unbalanced force Greater force
Team B
In this tug-of-war scene, Team B pulls away with greater force than
Team A. The tie on the rope moves closer to Team B.
t's
Le
Two forces of opposite directions are
acted upon the box. What do you think is
Think the direction of the boxes' movement?
Same force Less force Greater force
A B
Recall
When unbalanced forces are
acted upon an object at
Which way will rest, the object will move in
the boxes move? the direction pushed or
pulled by the stronger force.
