Types of Forces and net force

Front

What is the force usually exerted by a surface that an object is on?

Back

Normal force

Front

What type of force is depicted by an arrow pointing away from an object on a surface?

Back

Normal force

Front

If two teams are pulling with the same amount of force, what will happen?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What force resists motion between two surfaces?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the net force when two forces of 4000 N right and 4000 N left are applied?

Back

4000 N left

Front

Define gravitational force.

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.

Front

What is applied force?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

Back

Static friction acts on objects at rest, while kinetic friction acts on moving objects.

Front

What is tension?

Back

The force transmitted through a string, rope, or wire when it is pulled tight.