Types of Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull acting upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attractive force between two masses, such as the Earth and an object, which keeps objects in orbit.

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What is air resistance?

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

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What is applied force?

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Applied force is the force exerted on an object by a person or another object.

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What is frictional force?

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Frictional force is the force that opposes the relative motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is tension force?

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Tension force is the force experienced by a rope or string when it is pulled from both ends.

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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 a stable surface.

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What is electromagnetic force?

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Electromagnetic force is the force associated with charged particles, responsible for electricity and magnetism.

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What is nuclear force?

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Nuclear force is the force that holds protons and neutrons together in an atomic nucleus.

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How does gravitational force affect planets?

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Gravitational force keeps planets in orbit around the sun by pulling them towards it.