Types Of Forces

Question 1

Magnetism

Answer 1

A force exerted between a magnet and a magnetic object.

Question 2

Friction

Answer 2

Friction is the force that opposes motion, when two surfaces rub against each other it causes friction.

Question 3

Upthrust

Answer 3

When objects are placed in fluids they experience upthrust. An object will float is the force of upthrust equals the weight of the object. If upthrust is greater than the weight of the object they go up - hot air balloons.

Question 4

Gravity

Answer 4

Gravity is the force of attraction exerted between objects due to their mass. The distance and mass affect force of gravity.

Question 5

Air Resistance

Answer 5

It is a force that opposes motion of objects moving through the air.

Question 6

Repulsive force

Answer 6

Repulsive force is when it stops two objects from touching each other.

Question 7

Electrostatic

Answer 7

Electrostatic forces is the act of an attractive or repulsive forces between charged objects.

Question 8

Tension force

Answer 8

Tension force is a pulling force that acts in a rope.

Question 9

Contact force

Answer 9

A contact force is any force that occurs when two objects that are touching each other.

Question 10

Non Contact Force

Answer 10

A non contact force is a force which acts on an object without being in contact.