When two opposite forces of different magnitudes pull the wooden block, the block begins to move in the direction of the greater force. These forces are unbalanced forces.
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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, acting on an object such that they do not change the state of rest or motion of the object.
If equal forces are applied by pulling both strings X and Y simultaneously, the block will not move. These forces are balanced forces.
When a force is applied by pulling string X, the wooden block begins to move to the right.
The common actions that illustrate the application of force to bring objects into motion are pushing, hitting, and pulling.