Types of forces

The downward force exerted on an object due to its mass is:

• Force of gravity

• Applied force

• Normal force

• Air resistance

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This force is a support force when you're leaning against a surface.

• Applied force

• Normal force

• force of Gravity

• Air resistance

This force is a resistance force against motion due to two surfaces rubbing against each other.

• Applied force

• Normal Force

• Air resistance

• Friction force

The upward force acting on the parachute is called ______________.

• Force of friction

• Force of gravity

• Normal force

• Air resistance

The upward force acting on the gymnast by the rope is called __________________.

• Force of tension

• Force of gravity

• Normal Force

• Force of friction

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Are forces applied when the objects involved are in direct contact.

• Contact forces

• Normal forces

• action-at-a-distance forces

What type of force is exerted when a body moves another.

• Normal force

• Friction

• Elastic

• Applied force

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When the electrons in the atoms rotate in a motion similar to a spinning top.

• Gravity force

• Rotational force

• Magnetic force

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What force ultimately slows the roller coaster to a stop?

• Applied

• Normal

• Friction

• Gravitational

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Rina’s mother asked her to help move some items from the hall closet to the garage. One item she wanted to move was a large box of old school books. Rina tried to lift the box, but could not pick it up. What force was Rina NOT able to overcome?

• frictional force

• gravitational force

• applied force

• normal force

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