* Balanced Forces: Balanced forces occur when the net force acting on an object is zero. This means all the forces acting on the object are equal and opposite, resulting in no change in motion.
* Forces on the Leaf:
* Gravity: Pulls the leaf downwards.
* Normal Force: The grass pushes back on the leaf with an equal and opposite force to gravity, preventing it from sinking into the ground.
* Result: Since the forces of gravity and the normal force are equal and opposite, they cancel each other out. The net force on the leaf is zero, resulting in the leaf remaining at rest.
Therefore, a leaf lying on the grass is a great example of balanced forces.
