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What type of force does the catapult apply to the stone?
What type of force does the catapult apply to the stone?
- a field force
- a contact force (correct)
- a newton force
- a motion force
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Contact Force
Contact Force
A force that requires direct physical contact between two objects.
Field Force
Field Force
A force that acts at a distance, without physical contact.
Force
Force
A force is an interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object. Force can cause an object with mass to change its velocity.
Catapult
Catapult
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Catapult Force Type
Catapult Force Type
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Newton (N)
Newton (N)
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Motion
Motion
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Catapult and Force
Catapult and Force
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Contact forces cause Motion
Contact forces cause Motion
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Force during Launch
Force during Launch
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Study Notes
- A catapult throws heavy stones.
- The stone is placed in a basket at the end of the arm.
- The arm moves quickly, launching the stone toward the target.
Type of Force Applied
- The catapult applies a contact force to the stone.
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Description
A catapult launches stones using a basket at the arm's end. The arm moves swiftly, propelling the stone towards its target. This process demonstrates a contact force applied to the stone.
