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Types of Forces
Force symbols in free body diagram
Term | Definition |
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F-g | Force of weight due to gravity |
F-N | Force Normal due to a surface against it |
F-T | Tension force in strings, chains, cables |
F-f | friction force that opposes motion due to surface or air resistance |
F-app | Force applied to an object (push, pull of some kind) |
F-thrust | Force due to rockets or bursts of gas |
F-buoyant | force of floating |
F-E | Force due to electric field |
F-B | Force due to magnetic field |
F-k | Force due to a spring or elastic material |