Physics: Forces MYE8

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physics yr8 forces mid years (pg 2 wb)

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Friction
when two solid objects slide against each other
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drag
is there when an object is moving and acts in the opposite direction to which it is moving
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Normal contact force
is there when two surfaces in contact with each other
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tension
force inside stretched rope or elastic
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weight
the pull of gravity acting on mass of an object and acts in a downward direction
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thrust
push of a jet engine and acts in opposite direction of which engine is moving
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lift
wind rushing over a wing, sail, etc.
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upthrust
force that allows an object to float in a fluid