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Which of the following is NOT a type of contact force?
Which of the following is NOT a type of contact force?
Air resistance decreases with speed and surface area.
Air resistance decreases with speed and surface area.
False
What is the formula for calculating gravitational force?
What is the formula for calculating gravitational force?
Fg = mg
The force that opposes the motion of an object across a surface is called the ______ force.
The force that opposes the motion of an object across a surface is called the ______ force.
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Match the types of friction with their descriptions:
Match the types of friction with their descriptions:
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What unit is used to measure force?
What unit is used to measure force?
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The normal force always acts parallel to the surface of contact.
The normal force always acts parallel to the surface of contact.
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What happens to an object when air resistance equals gravitational force?
What happens to an object when air resistance equals gravitational force?
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What is the unit of force?
What is the unit of force?
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Non-contact forces require physical interaction between objects.
Non-contact forces require physical interaction between objects.
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What type of force opposes motion when an object moves across a surface?
What type of force opposes motion when an object moves across a surface?
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The normal force acts ______ to the surface of contact.
The normal force acts ______ to the surface of contact.
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Match the following types of contact forces with their definitions:
Match the following types of contact forces with their definitions:
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Which force is responsible for keeping an object at rest until a certain threshold is reached?
Which force is responsible for keeping an object at rest until a certain threshold is reached?
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Gravitational force decreases as the mass of the objects decreases.
Gravitational force decreases as the mass of the objects decreases.
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What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
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Study Notes
Defining Force
- Force is a push or pull on an object caused by its interaction with another object.
- Measured in Newtons (N), where 1 N accelerates a 1 kg object by 1 m/s².
Contact Forces
- Normal Force (FN): The force exerted by a surface that prevents objects from passing through each other, acting perpendicular to the surface.
- Applied Force (Fapp): Force applied to an object by a person or another object.
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Friction Force (Ffr): Opposes the motion of an object across a surface.
- Static friction prevents motion until a threshold is reached.
- Sliding friction acts on moving objects.
- Rolling friction occurs when objects roll over a surface.
- Air Resistance Force (Fair): A frictional force that opposes the motion of objects through the air. Increases with speed and surface area.
- Tension Force (FT): The force transmitted through a string or rope, acting in the opposite direction of the pull.
- Spring Force (Fsp): The force exerted by a spring when it is compressed or stretched.
Non-Contact Forces
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Gravitational Force (Fg): A force of attraction between two masses, directed towards the center of the Earth.
- Formula: Fg = mg, where g = 9.8 m/s² on Earth.
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Electromagnetic Force: Arises from the interaction between charged particles.
- Can attract or repel.
Additional Concepts
- Forces are vectors: Possessing both magnitude and direction.
- Gravitational Force: Strength decreases with distance between objects, following an inverse square law.
Real-World Applications
- Understanding of forces is essential for engineering, aviation, and other areas of physics.
- Airplane wings generate lift, which counters the gravitational pull, allowing for flight.
Defining Force
- A force is a push or pull on an object due to its interaction with another object.
- Forces are measured in Newtons (N), where 1 N accelerates a 1 kg object at 1 m/s².
- Forces are categorized into contact and non-contact forces.
Contact Forces
- Contact forces occur when objects are in physical contact.
- Normal Force (FN): The opposing force exerted by a surface, preventing objects from passing through it. It’s perpendicular to the contact surface.
- Applied Force (Fapp): The force applied to an object by a person or another object.
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Friction Force (Ffr): Opposes an object's motion across a surface.
- Static friction prevents motion until a threshold is reached.
- Sliding friction acts on moving objects.
- Rolling friction occurs when objects roll.
- Air Resistance Force (Fair): A frictional force acting on objects moving through air. It increases with speed and surface area.
- Tension Force (FT): The pulling force transmitted through a string or rope, acting opposite the direction of the pull.
- Spring Force (Fsp): The force exerted by a spring when compressed or stretched.
Non-Contact Forces
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Gravitational Force (Fg): A force of attraction between any two objects with mass. It acts towards the center of the Earth.
- The formula for gravitational force is Fg = mg, where g on Earth is 9.8 m/s².
- Electromagnetic Force: Arises from the interaction between charged particles, capable of attraction and repulsion. It's responsible for electricity and magnetism, and is fundamental in atomic structure.
Characteristics of Forces
- Forces are vectors, meaning they have both magnitude (strength) and direction.
- Gravitational force decreases with distance between objects.
- The inverse square law describes how gravitational force diminishes as distance increases.
Real-World Applications
- Understanding forces is essential in:
- Engineering
- Aviation
- Physics
- The lift generated by an airplane's wings must counter gravity to achieve flight.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of force, including types such as normal force, applied force, friction force, and more. This quiz will test your understanding of how these forces interact in various scenarios, with practical examples of each type. Dive into the principles underlying motion and forces measured in Newtons.
