Here's why:

* Balanced forces: Forces that are equal in magnitude (strength) and opposite in direction. They cancel each other out, resulting in no net force.

* Net force: The overall force acting on an object.

* Effect of balanced forces: When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest (if it was stationary) or continues moving at a constant speed in a straight line (if it was already moving).

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