Here's why:

* Balanced forces are forces that are equal in magnitude (strength) but opposite in direction.

* When forces are balanced, they cancel each other out.

* This means that there is no net force acting on the object.

Example:

Imagine pushing a box to the right with a force of 10 Newtons. If someone pushes the box from the left with a force of 10 Newtons, the forces are balanced. The box won't move because the forces cancel each other out.