Types of Forces

Questions and Answers

What is an applied force?

A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

What is gravitational force?

The force with which the Earth, moon, or other massively large object attracts another object towards itself.

What is normal force?

The support exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

What is friction force?

The force exerted by a surface as an object moves across it or makes an effort to move across it. Signup and view all the answers

What is air resistance force?

A special type of force that acts upon objects as they travel through the air, opposing their motion. Signup and view all the answers

What is tension force?

The force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends. Signup and view all the answers

What is spring force?

The force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring upon any object that is attached to it. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Applied Force
- An external force exerted on an object by a person or another object.
Gravitational Force
- An attractive force between massive bodies, such as Earth or the Moon, pulling objects toward their center.
- Always directed downward toward the center of Earth.
Normal Force
- The supporting force exerted by a surface on an object that is in contact with it.
- Acts perpendicular to the surface.
Friction Force
- A resistive force that occurs when an object moves across a surface or attempts to move.
- Includes types such as sliding friction and static friction.
Air Resistance Force
- A form of friction that acts against the motion of objects traveling through the air.
- Always opposes the direction of motion.
Tension Force
- The pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or wire when it is tight.
- Arises from forces acting on opposite ends of the object.
Spring Force
- The force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring on an attached object.
- Depends on the degree of compression or stretch, following Hooke's Law.

Description

This quiz features flashcards on various types of forces encountered in physics, including applied force, gravitational force, and normal force. Each card provides definitions to help reinforce understanding of these fundamental concepts. Perfect for students looking to enhance their physics knowledge.