Forces Review

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

Front

What happens to friction on an icy road compared to a dry road?

Back

An icy road has less friction than a dry road.

Front

What is air resistance?

Back

Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

Front

Is air resistance a contact or non-contact force?

Back

Air resistance is a contact force.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull on an object.

Front

What is an applied force?

Back

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

Front

What type of force is an applied force?

Back

An applied force is a contact force.

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A non-contact force is a push or pull force where the objects are not touching.

Front

Can you give an example of a non-contact force?

Back

An example of a non-contact force is gravity.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth pulling objects towards its center.