Chapter 4 - Diffrent Forces Flashcards
1
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Air resistance
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A force of objects moving through air
2
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Contact forces
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A force where there needs to be contact between objects before the force can have effect (eg. friction)
3
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Friction
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A force between two objects that are touching. It usually acts to slow things down or prevent movement
4
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Gravity
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The force of attraction between any two objects. The earth is very big and so has strong gravity that pulls everything down towards it
5
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Magnetism
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A force that attracts objects made of iron or other magnetic material. 2 magnets can also repel each other.
