Types of Forces

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What is an applied force?

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

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object, causing it to decelerate.

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What is a frictional force?

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A frictional force is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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What does the normal force do?

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The normal force acts perpendicular to the surface of contact and supports the weight of an object resting on a surface.

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What is weight force?

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Weight force is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as the mass of the object multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is tension force?

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Tension force is the force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.

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What is drag force?

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Drag force is a resistance force that acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object moving through a fluid (like air or water).

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What is buoyant force?

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Buoyant force is the upward force exerted by a fluid on an object that is submerged in it, counteracting the weight of the object.

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What is the relationship between normal force and weight force?

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The normal force typically balances the weight force when an object is resting on a horizontal surface.

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What factors affect frictional force?

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Frictional force is affected by the nature of the surfaces in contact and the normal force acting between them.