what are forces Flashcards
1
Q
normal force
A
when sit in chair, this upward force supports weight
2
Q
tension
A
force that is carried by the rope when you play tug of war
3
Q
friction
A
force that brings your bike to a halt when press brakes
4
Q
buoyancy
A
force that causes hot air balloon to rise in air
5
Q
gravity
A
everything experiences this force towards center of earth
6
Q
applied force
A
force exerted by legs upon a ball when kick ball
7
Q
spring force
A
force that balances weight of object on vertical spring scale
8
Q
Drag or air resistance
A
The parachute of a skydiver takes advantage of this force to slow the descent
