Balanced forces are two forces acting in directions on an object, and equal in size, where the net force is zero. An force has a net force greater than zero, and the motion and direction of the force are identified. A net force is the amount of force acting on an object. For example, a skydiver falls with a force of 50 N downwards toward the ground, while an air resistance force of 2 N pushes back upward on the skydiver. The net force on the skydiver is . 48 N downward equalized unbalanced 52 N upward the same opposite total 52 N downward Types of Forces (Achieving) Screen 12.1 Preview