Force

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or a pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What keeps a boy sitting on a chair from falling to the ground?

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Normal Force is the force that keeps the boy from falling to the ground while sitting on the chair.

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What force allows magnets to stick to the fridge?

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Magnetism Force is the force that allows magnets to attach to metal surfaces like a fridge.

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What type of force is applied when a person pulls a bar down on a workout machine?

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Applied Force is the force exerted by the person pulling the bar down.

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What is the opposing force when a man pushes a box?

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Friction Force is the opposing force that resists the man's push on the box.

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What is the definition of gravitational force?

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Gravitational Force is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth pulling objects towards its center.

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What is an example of applied force?

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An example of applied force is when a person pushes a shopping cart.

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What is normal force?

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Normal Force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object, like a chair supporting a person.

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What is friction force?

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Friction Force is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron, due to the arrangement of their charges.