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When an object is stationary, it has an equal force pushing down and up, the downward force being gravity, and the upward force being normal contact force. e.g: This object is stationary. When an object is accelerating, the forward force, the thrust - the motor or pedals of the vehicle, will be more powerful than the backwards opposing forces such as friction and drag. However, when an object is going at a constant speed, the forward and backward forces will be balanced, e.g: 6 N to 6 N. However, that object could just as easily be stationary as the forces will seem the same on a free-body diagram. During a collision, there is a change in momentum. The force (of the collision) = change in momentum / time taken. Car safety features such as seatbelts, air bags, and crumple zones all increase the time taken for the collision, meaning the force is then decreased. Whichever direction the force is greater in will be the direction the object travels in. In a collision between two b...
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