Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Air Resistance
A
The force on an object moving through the air that causes it to slow down.
2
Q
Electrostatic force
A
The force acting between two charged objects.
3
Q
Magnetic Force
A
The force between two magnets, or a magnet and a magnetic material.
4
Q
Non-contact force
A
A magnetic, electrostatic, or gravitational force that acts between objects not in contact.
5
Q
Resistive forces
A
Any forces that act to slow a moving object.
6
Q
Water Resistance
A
The force on an object moving through water.
7
Q
Weight
A
The force of the Earth on an object due to its mass.
8
Q
Upthrust
A
The force that stops you from sinking in water.
9
Q
Friction
A
The force that resists movement because of contact between surfaces.
10
Q
Applied force
A
A force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.
