Forces in Physics

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object?

• gravity

• inertia

• velocity

• friction

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

• friction

• centrifugal force

• gravity

• magnetism

What type of force is responsible for the attraction or repulsion between objects with magnetic properties?

• Frictional force

• Electrical force

• Magnetic force

• Gravitational force

What force acts perpendicular to the surface of an object in contact with another object?

• Centripetal force

• Tangential force

• Normal force

• Frictional force

What type of force is exerted on an object by a person or another object?

• Contact force

• Gravity force

• Friction force

• Magnetic force

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it moves through a fluid?

• Drag force

• Thrust force

• Lift force

• Push force

What is the force that allows a car to move forward when the wheels push against the ground?

• Buoyancy

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

What is the force that prevents objects from falling through the surface of a table?

• Normal force

• Magnetic force

• Friction force

• Gravity force

What is the force that keeps an object in place when it is resting on a surface?

• Abnormal force

• Paranormal force

• Normal force

• Supernatural force

What is the force that allows a person to lift an object off the ground?

• Lifting force

• Gravity force

• Pulling force

• Pushing force