Types of Forces

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What is a force?

Back

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

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as an object falling to the ground.

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What is an applied force?

Back

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

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What is a normal force?

Back

The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with a surface.

Front

What happens when two like poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

They will repel each other.

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What happens when two opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

Back

They will attract each other.

Front

What is the effect of friction on a moving object?

Back

Friction slows down the object and can eventually bring it to a stop.

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What would happen to a marble on a frictionless surface?

Back

The marble would remain at constant speed.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger the gravitational force acting on it.