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Types of Forces
physics A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| definition of force | A push pull or twist between at least two objects |
| normal force | support - when two objects are touching, and one object supports the other |
| applied force | motion - when two objects are touching and a force is used to create motion or movement |
| tension force | wire or cable - force being used through a wire, cable, rope, string or similar material |
| gravitational force | attraction to center - force of a large object attracting a smaller object |
| frictional force | resistance to motion - force used by one object to stop or slow the movement of another object |
| air resistance | Force of air molecules pushing on an object |
| spring force | Force exerted by a stretched or compressed spring |
| contact force | when objects are touching |
| action at distance force | force between objects that are NOT touching |