Question

label the forces acting on the following object: an object hanging from a string. balanced forces? yes unbalanced forces? no f spring f friction f normal f applied f tension f gravity

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the forces on the hanging object

The main forces acting on an object hanging from a string are gravity pulling downwards and the tension in the string pulling upwards.
There is no spring - force as there is no spring, no friction as there is no rubbing against another surface, no normal force as there is no surface in contact in a perpendicular - to - surface way, and no applied force as no external non - gravitational and non - tension force is mentioned.

Step2: Determine the balanced/unbalanced state

Since the object is hanging motionless (implied by the context), the upward tension force ($F_{tension}$) in the string balances the downward force of gravity ($F_{gravity}$). So the forces are balanced.

Answer:

The force of gravity ($F_{gravity}$) acts downwards and the tension force ($F_{tension}$) in the string acts upwards. The forces are balanced.