Forces on Objects Flashcards

Front

The force that is generated by a surface in opposition to an object that is pressed upon it

Back

Normal Force

Front

The push or pull that is exerted on an object by another object

Back

Applied Force

Front

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object

Back

Force

Front

A force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding across one another

Back

Friction

Front

The force that causes objects with mass to attract one another

Back

Gravity

Front

A force that attracts or repels objects toward or away from each other; caused by electrons in a substance

Back

Magnetism