Forces; in depth Flashcards
When does friction occur?
Friction occurs when two surfaces touch each other.
What can friction do?
Friction can give us grip
Friction produces heat
What does gravity do?
Gravity pulls objects toward the center of the earth.
What does magnetism do?
Magnets exert a force on other magnetic material.
A magnet has a North Pole and a South Pole . A north and a South ___________ each other.
Attract
Two north poles or two south poles ___________ each other.
Repel
What us air resistance?
Air resistance is a force which acts against moving objects.
If you want an object to move faster through the air it needs to be ____________.
Streamlined
To move slower through the air you need a _____________________.
Large surface area, e.g. A parachute
What is another word fir air resistance?
Drag