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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are called balanced forces. Balanced forces will not change the motion or move an object at rest. On the other hand, forces that are not equal or opposite and do cause a change in the motion of an object are known as unbalanced forces. Continue Reading.
Coriolis and pressure gradient forces tend to be equal in magnitude, but opposite in direction. Geostrophic Wind. A theoretical wind that would occur if coriolis force and pressure gradient force are the only horizontal forces present and are equal and opposite.