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Types of Forces Flashcards

Types of Forces Flashcards

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Physics

6th Grade

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Chidialo Okafor

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are contact forces?

Back

Forces that occur when two objects are physically touching each other, such as friction and applied force.

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are non-contact forces?

Back

Forces that act on an object without physical contact, such as gravity and magnetism.

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does gravity act on objects?

Back

Gravity is a non-contact force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a contact force that opposes the motion of objects sliding or rolling over each other.

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

Magnetism is a non-contact force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron, due to magnetic fields.

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a normal force?

Back

Normal force is a contact force exerted by a surface perpendicular to an object resting on it, supporting the object's weight.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an applied force?

Back

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

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