Types of Forces

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the force of attraction between two objects due to their mass, experienced by all objects on Earth.

Front

What are the two poles of a magnet?

Back

Every magnet has a North pole and a South pole.

Front

Where is the magnetic force strongest on a magnet?

Back

The magnetic force is strongest at the poles of the magnet.

Front

What happens to the magnetic force between two magnets as the distance between them increases?

Back

The magnetic force gets weaker as the distance between the magnets increases.

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 is a normal force?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of friction in everyday life?

Back

An example of friction is when you rub your hands together to create warmth.

Front

What is the difference between contact and non-contact forces?

Back

Contact forces require physical contact between objects, while non-contact forces act at a distance, like gravitational or magnetic forces.

Front

What is the force of attraction between two magnets called?

Back

The force of attraction between two magnets is called magnetic force.