Friction Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition for ‘Drag’
A
Drag is another name for air resistance. Drag doesn’t just happen in air, it can happen under water
2
Q
What is the definition for ‘Steamlined’ ?
A
Steamlined is a design that reduces air resistance as much as possible.
3
Q
What are the 2 different groups that forces can be grouped into ?
A
Contact and Non-Contact
4
Q
What is a Contact force ?
A
Object have to be touching to experience a force
5
Q
What is a Non-Contact force ?
A
The force acts at a distance and the objects aren’t touching
6
Q
What is compression ?
A
Compression is a force that squeezes something together.
7
Q
What is tension ?
A
Tension is a force that stretches something.
