Types of Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, change direction, or change shape.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass. It pulls objects towards each other.

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What is frictional force?

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Frictional force is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

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What is applied force?

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

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What is normal force?

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Normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

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Which has a stronger gravitational force, Earth or the Moon?

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Earth has a stronger gravitational force than the Moon.

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What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They can either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What is the law of universal gravitation?

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The law of universal gravitation states that every mass attracts every other mass in the universe.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.