Reaction force / Upthrust Flashcards
1
Q
What is the reaction force?
A
The force that acts upwards on a body resting on a surface
2
Q
What direction does the reaction force act in?
A
A direction perpendicular to the surface on which the object is resting
3
Q
When does reaction force happen?
A
When a body is supported on a solid surface
4
Q
Where a body is in a liquid or a gas the upwards force may be….
A
Upthrust or a more specific term such as A.R
