Understanding Applied Forces

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Applied Force

Back

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

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Unit of Force

Back

Newton (N)

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Contact Force

Back

Force that acts at the point of contact between two objects.

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Non-contact Force

Back

Force that acts at a distance, like gravity.

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Friction

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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Gravity

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A force that pulls objects toward each other.

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Normal Force

Back

The support force exerted upon an object in contact with another stable object.

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Balanced Forces

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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Unbalanced Forces

Back

Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object.

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Net Force

Back

The overall force acting on an object after all forces are combined.