Types of Forces

The Force of Gravity can be defined as:

• any observed push or pull from any other source

• pull from a rope or chain

• an attraction to the center of the Earth

• pushes out from a surface

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The Force of Tension can be defined as:

• any observed push or pull from any other source

• pull from a rope or chain

• an attraction to the center of the Earth

• pushes out from a surface

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The Force of Air Resistance can be defined as:

• any observed push or pull from any other source

• resistive force when moving through air

• an attraction to the center of the Earth

• pull from a rope or chain

Friction Force can be defined as:

• any observed push or pull from any other source

• pushes out from surface

• resistive force when moving through air

• opposes surface from sliding against each other

Normal Force can be defined as:

• any observed push or pull from any other source

• pushes out from surface

• resistive force when moving through air

• opposes surface from sliding against each other

Applied Force can be defined as:

• any observed push or pull from any other source

• pushes out from surface

• resistive force when moving through air

• opposes surface from sliding against each other

What is an at a distance force?

• a force that can push an object large distances

• a force that requires two objects to physically touch

• a force that does not require physical contact

• a force that requires two or more objects to touch

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What is a contact force?

• a force that can make an object accelerate

• a force that requires two objects to physically touch

• a force that can only be the value of 1 N

• a force that does not require physical contact

Which forces would be considered a contact force? (2 answers)

• Force of Gravity

• Friction Force

• Applied Force

• At a distance force

Which force is an at a distance force?

• Force of Gravity

• Friction Force

• Applied Force

• Normal Force

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