Types of Forces

Front

What is the SI Unit of force?

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Newton

Front

What force slows down and stops a rolling ball?

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Friction

Front

What are forces applied when the objects involved are in direct contact?

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Contact forces

Front

What force was Rina NOT able to overcome when lifting a heavy box?

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Gravitational force

Front

What force holds the planets in motion around the sun?

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Gravitational force

Front

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

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Frictional force

Front

What type of force acts at a distance without direct contact?

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Action-at-a-distance forces

Front

What is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it?

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Normal force

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

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Gravitational force

Front

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

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Applied force