Forces & Speed Flashcards
1
Q
Air resistance / Drag
A
A force acting against any object that is moving through the Earth’s atmosphere
2
Q
Upthrust
A
A force pushing upwards on an object in a liquid
3
Q
Lift
A
A force pushing upwards on an object flying in the air
4
Q
Weight
A
The force that pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth
5
Q
Push / Pull
A
A force exerted to move an object away or towards another object
6
Q
Thrust
A
A push caused by an engine
7
Q
Friction
A
The force between two surfaces sliding over on another, that causes them to heat up and wear
