UNIT3-named forces EOY Flashcards
1
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What is Friction?
A
Force that slows things down and stops them from slipping.
2
Q
What is Upthrust?
A
The upwards force on an object when it is in a fluid. Makes things float.
3
Q
What is air Resistance?
A
A type of friction which slows things down that are moving through the air.
4
Q
What is Tension?
A
The force through a rope or wire when it is pulled tight
5
Q
What is Gravity
A
Is the attractive force between two masses
6
Q
Thrust
A
is the forwards driving force from an engine
7
Q
Weight (FORCE)
A
is the downwards force on an object due too a gravitational field
8
Q
Magnetic force
A
The attraction or repulsion between two magnets.
9
Q
Normal force
A
is the upwards force on an object that is resting on a surface.
