Forces

Front

What is the force that attracts objects towards each other, especially towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Back

Friction

Front

What type of force is applied when you push an object away from you?

Back

Push

Front

What type of force is applied when you pull an object towards you?

Back

Pull

Front

What is the force that causes a compass to point north?

Back

Magnetism

Front

What is the term for the force that acts on an object due to its mass and the acceleration due to gravity?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the force that can change the shape of an object when applied?

Back

Applied Force

Front

What is the force that acts on objects in motion, causing them to slow down or stop?

Back

Frictional Force

Front

What is the force that keeps objects in orbit around a planet?

Back

Centripetal Force

Front

What is the force that acts on a falling object, pulling it towards the ground?

Back

Gravity