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

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