Types of Force

Whenever an object is moving, there is always this force opposing the motion:

• inertia

• momentum

• friction

• applied force

If an object is moving to the right, this force is pushing or pulling to the left:

• friction

• applied

• normal

• tension

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The force that keeps objects on top of surfaces instead of letting them sink into the surface is known as:

• normal

• abnormal

• static

• inertia

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The force exerted by ropes and chains is called

• tension

• normal

• elastic

• mechanical

Name the missing force....

• weight force
• normal force
• frictional force
• tension force

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Name the missing force....

• weight force
• normal force
• frictional force
• tension force

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Name the missing force...

• spring force
• weight force
• normal force
• buoyant force

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Name the missing force...

• applied force
• weight force
• lift
• normal force

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Name the missing force...

• frictional force
• weight force
• thrust
• buoyant force

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Name the missing force...

• normal force
• applied force
• frictional force
• tension force

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