Balanced forces cause no change in motion. This means an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will continue moving at a constant speed in the same direction.

Here's a breakdown:

* Balanced forces: When forces acting on an object are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, they are considered balanced.

* Net force: The overall force acting on an object is called the net force. When forces are balanced, the net force is zero.

* Newton's First Law: This law states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity (constant speed and direction) unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Examples:

* A book sitting on a table experiences balanced forces: gravity pulling it down and the table pushing it up with an equal and opposite force. The book remains stationary.

* A car moving at a constant speed on a straight road experiences balanced forces: the engine pushing it forward and friction resisting its motion. The car continues moving at a constant speed.

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