forces & their effects

Question 1

What is a force?

Answer 1

A push, pull or twist that acts on an object.

Question 2

Give examples of the 2 types of forces.

Answer 2

• non contact (gravitational, electromagnetic, electrostatic)
• contact (reaction, tension, friction, air resistance)

Question 3

What is a resultant force?

Answer 3

The overall force obtained when combining all other forces.

Question 4

What is the definition of equilibrium?

Answer 4

When all forces are balanced meaning there’s no resultant force.