frictional forces and moments Flashcards
1
Q
what is frictional force
A
force that acts in opposite direction to movement
2
Q
frictional force tries to ______ ______ moving objects
A
slow down
3
Q
3 frictional forces
A
friction (2 surfaces rubbing together)
air resistance
water resistance
4
Q
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