balanced force
(bal-anced-force)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. A situation in which all the forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, resulting in no change in the object's motion.
Example Sentence
When a balanced force acts on an object, it remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.
More Example Sentences
The book on the table is in a state of balanced force, as gravity and the table's support cancel each other out.
Synonyms
equilibrium; stable force; neutral force
Antonyms
unbalanced force; net force; resultant force
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