Types of Forces

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction to the object's movement.

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What is the normal force?

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The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with a stable surface, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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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.

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What is magnetic force?

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Magnetic force is the repelling or attracting force between a magnet and a ferromagnetic material (like iron).

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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 applied force?

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

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in the motion of an object.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.