frictional forces and moments Flashcards

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1
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what is frictional force

A

force that acts in opposite direction to movement

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frictional force tries to ______ ______ moving objects

A

slow down

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3
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3 frictional forces

A

friction (2 surfaces rubbing together)
air resistance
water resistance

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4
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air resistance when sky diving process

A

skydiver jumps, gains speed as weight pulls down
increasing air resistance but still going fast
parachute-slowed down, increasing air resistance
eventually air resistance + weight of skydiver is equal and skydiver falls at steady speed

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