Contact Forces

Front

What is the unit of measurement for Force?

Back

Newtons (N)

Front

What is the contact force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction

Front

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

Back

Applied force

Front

What type of surface has less friction?

Back

Smooth surface

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What is the force that acts between two surfaces in contact?

Back

Contact force

Front

What is the force that can attract or repel magnetic materials?

Back

Magnetic force

Front

What is the force that occurs when two charged objects interact?

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Electrical force

Front

What happens to friction when a surface is rough?

Back

Rough surfaces have more friction.

Front

What is the effect of increasing the weight of an object on friction?

Back

Increased weight increases friction.