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unbalanced force

[/ˌʌnˈbælənst ˈfɔrs/]
nounpl: unbalanced forces
força desequilibrada
1. A net force acting on an object that causes it to accelerate, as the forces are not equal in magnitude or opposite in direction
When an unbalanced force is applied to a stationary object, it will begin to move.
Quando uma força desequilibrada é aplicada a um objeto em repouso, ele começará a se mover.
2. In physics, forces that do not cancel each other out, resulting in a change in motion or acceleration
An unbalanced force is necessary to change the velocity of an object according to Newton's second law.
Uma força desequilibrada é necessária para alterar a velocidade de um objeto de acordo com a segunda lei de Newton.
Synonyms
net forceresultant forcenon-equilibrium force
Antonyms
balanced forceequilibrium forcecanceling force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força desequilibrada
Standard term used in Brazilian physics education and textbooks
São Paulo
força desequilibrada
Most common usage in São Paulo's educational system
Portugal
força desequilibrada
Used in Portuguese physics curriculum; sometimes also 'força resultante não nula'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the balance tips in favor of
tip the scales
off balance
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