Types of Forces

Front

What is the force that resists motion when two surfaces are in contact?

Back

Friction force is the force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

Front

What type of force is exerted by a rope when two people pull on it?

Back

Contact Pull is the force transmitted through a rope or cable when it is pulled.

Front

What is the force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring?

Back

Elastic force is the force exerted by a spring when it is compressed or stretched.

Front

What type of force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravitational force is the attractive force that keeps celestial bodies in orbit.

Front

Is gravity a contact or non-contact force?

Back

Gravity is a non-contact force that acts at a distance.

Front

What is the force that acts perpendicular to the surface of an object in contact with another surface?

Back

Normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

Front

What type of force is responsible for the attraction between charged particles?

Back

Electrostatic force is the force between charged objects.

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid?

Back

Drag force is the resistance experienced by an object moving through a fluid.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravitational force is the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth.

Front

What type of force is experienced when two objects are pushed apart?

Back

Contact Push is the force exerted when two objects are pushed away from each other.