Forces

Front

What is a force that occurs when two objects physically touch each other?

Back

Contact Force

Front

What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?

Back

Friction

Front

What is a force that opposes motion?

Back

Friction

Front

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

True or False: The rougher the surface, the faster an object will travel over the surface.

Back

False

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What type of force does not require physical contact between objects?

Back

Non-Contact Force

Front

What is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it?

Back

Normal Force

Front

What is the force that is applied to an object to move it?

Back

Applied Force

Front

What is the term for the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another?

Back

Friction