Types of forces Flashcards
1
Q
Upthrust
A
A force pushing up on an object in a liquid
2
Q
Thrust
A
A push caused by an engine
3
Q
Lift
A
A force pushing upwards on an object flying in the air
4
Q
Air resistance/drag
A
A force acting against any object that is moving through Earth’s atmosphere
5
Q
Friction
A
The force between two surfaces sliding over one another, that causes them to heat up and wear
6
Q
Weight
A
The force that pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth
7
Q
Push/pull
A
A force exerted to move an object away or towards another object
