Types of Forces Practice

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What is a magnetic force?

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A magnetic force is a push or pull that occurs between magnets or magnetic materials. It can attract or repel objects.

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What is a gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the force of attraction between two objects due to their mass. It pulls objects towards each other, like how Earth pulls us down.

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What is an applied force?

Back

An applied force is a force that is applied to an object by a person or another object. For example, pushing a door open.

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What is a normal force?

Back

A normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object. It acts perpendicular to the surface.

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What is a tension force?

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A tension force is the force that is transmitted through a string, rope, or wire when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.

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What is a frictional force?

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Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What is a weight force?

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Weight force is the force exerted by gravity on an object. It is calculated by multiplying the mass of the object by the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is a spring force?

Back

Spring force is the force exerted by a compressed or stretched spring. It follows Hooke's Law, which states that the force is proportional to the displacement.

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What happens when the applied force is greater than the frictional force?

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When the applied force is greater than the frictional force, the object will start to move in the direction of the applied force.

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What is the role of normal force in motion?

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Normal force supports the weight of an object resting on a surface and prevents it from falling through the surface.