Forces Flashcards
Reaction force
The force that stops g-force (gravitational force ) from pushing things into the earth.
Gravity
This is the force that pushes things down into the earth and stops us from floating in the air.
Air resistance
This is the force that pulls something in the air the opposite way to the way that it is moving.
Friction
A force that creates Heat when two objects rub against each other.
Buoyancy
This is the force that keeps things like boats above water level.(floating)
Applied force
An applied force is a push or a pulling force.
Push
A push force is an applied force.
Pull
A push force is also an applied force.
Weight
How much an object weighs by itself
Elastic limit
The limit is how far the elastic will stretch without breaking
Newtons
A unit of measurement (N)
Contact force
A force that comes in touch with something
Drag
Air resistance but takes place on the ground. This happens things like cars.
