Types Of Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Weight
A
The gravitational force the earth exerts on any object on or near its surface
2
Q
Normal force
A
The perpendicular force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it
3
Q
Frictional force
A
Force that opposes the motion of an object
4
Q
Frictional force can never be greater than
A
Applied force
5
Q
Static friction
A
Acts opposite to the possible direction of motion
6
Q
Kinetic friction
A
Acts opposite to the direction of motion on the object
