Types of Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Weight
A
Force due to gravity
2
Q
Drag
A
Force due to air resistance
3
Q
Friction
A
Force due to moving surfaces rubbing
4
Q
Reaction
A
Force produced by surface an object rests on
5
Q
Thrust
A
Force produced by engine
6
Q
Tension
A
Force when objects are stretched
7
Q
Compression
A
Force when objects are squashed
8
Q
Magnetic Force
A
Force between two poles of magnets
9
Q
Electric Force
A
Force between two charged objects
10
Q
Upthrust
A
Force which holds up objects in fluids(air/water)
11
Q
Resultant Force
A
Single force which replaces multiple forces with the same effect