Activity 3: Read it carefully. Tell whether the force is BALANCED FORCES or
UNBALANCED FORCES.
1. The boy is pulling on a heavy wagon. The wagon does not move. What is the
force acting on the wagon?
2. The children are playing tug-of-war. They both pull the rope. The rope moves to
the left. What is the force acting on the rope?
3. The woman pushes the shopping cart. The cart rolls forward. What is the force
acting on the rope?
4. A boy kicks a soccer ball. The ball rolls away from him. What is the force acting
on the ball?
5. The dog is pulling on the leash. The boy is also pulling on the leash. Neither the
dog or the boy move. What is the force acting on the leash?
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