Thursday Types of Forces (Flashcardizz)

Front

What are forces applied when the objects involved are in direct contact?

Back

Contact forces

Front

What is the force that Aiden applies to move a broken-down car?

Back

Applied force

Front

What type of force acts as the support force when a person leans against a wall?

Back

Normal force

Front

What force is described when electrons in atoms rotate like a spinning top?

Back

Magnetic force

Front

Which force is primarily responsible for a car's forward motion when it accelerates?

Back

Applied force

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Back

Frictional force

Front

What type of force acts perpendicular to the surface an object is resting on?

Back

Normal force

Front

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

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What type of force is exerted by a string or rope when it is pulled tight?

Back

Tension force

Front

What is the force that acts on an object moving through air, opposing its motion?

Back

Air resistance