This document discusses static and dynamic balancing of rotating objects. It defines unbalance as the uneven distribution of mass about the rotating centerline, which causes vibratory forces. Static balancing ensures the center of gravity remains stationary during rotation by aligning it with the axis of rotation. Dynamic balancing accounts for inertia forces by balancing out couples and moments involved in accelerating moving parts, resulting in zero net force or moment. The objectives of balancing are minimizing vibration and ensuring balanced forces and couples. Balancing techniques counteract centrifugal forces from one mass with a second mass. Examples include balancing single or multiple masses rotating in the same or different planes.