Question

1. is this object balanced?

forces are balanced
forces are unbalanced

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate horizontal net force

For horizontal forces, \( F_{left} = 5N\) and \( F_{right}=5N\). Net horizontal force \(F_{x}=F_{right}-F_{left}=5 - 5=0N\)

Step2: Calculate vertical net force

For vertical forces, \( F_{up} = 2N\) and \( F_{down}=2N\). Net vertical force \(F_{y}=F_{up}-F_{down}=2 - 2=0N\)

Since the net force in both horizontal and vertical directions is \(0N\), the forces are balanced.

Answer:

Forces are balanced