Types of Forces

Front

What is the force related to an object's or substance's ability to stretch or deform?

Back

Elastic Force

Front

What is the force that resists motion between two surfaces that are pressed together?

Back

Friction Force

Front

What is the force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring upon any object that is attached to it?

Back

Spring Force

Front

What is the force transmitted through a string, rope, cable, or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends?

Back

Tension Force

Front

What is a type of fictional force that acts upon objects as they travel through the air?

Back

Wind Resistance

Front

What is the force that opposes the weight of an object in a fluid?

Back

Buoyancy Force

Front

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

Back

Gravitational Force

Front

What is the force that occurs when two objects are attracted to each other due to their masses?

Back

Gravitational Force

Front

What is the force that acts on an object in motion when it is in contact with a surface?

Back

Friction Force

Front

What is the force that is applied to an object by a person or another object?

Back

Applied Force