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Forces
Types of forces, definition of a force etc...
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8th Grade
10/17/2008

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Term
What is a force commonly referred too?
Definition
A push or a pull
Term
Name two forces that could be applied?
Definition
- To start something moving
- To stop something moving
- To slow something down
- To speed something up
- To change the direction of an already moving object
- To change the shape of something
Term
When applying a force you will do one or more of these three things?
Definition
A push a pull or a twist
Term
What is a contact force? Give three examples.
Definition
A contact force is a force in which two surfaces must meet for a force to be applied. In this case energy is transferred.
Term
What is a non-contact force? Give two examples of the types of non-contact forces.
Definition
A non-contact force is when the two objects do not meet. The two types are gravitational and magnetic.
Term
What force applies to all objects?
Definition
Gravitational.
Term
What is cohesion?
Definition
When an object sticks to itself
Term
Give an example of:
A force where something bends
A muscular force
A magnetic force
Definition
Give an example of:
A force where something bends: fishing
A muscular force: Phisical activity
A magnetic force: Magnets repelling
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