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Physics FORCE AND VECTORS
Physics FORCE AND VECTORS
pplied to an object
or either massively large object attracts another object by a person or another object.
towards itself.
The normal force is the support force exerted The friction force is the force exerted by a surface
upon an object that is in contact with another as an object moves across it or makes an effort to
stable object. move across it.
The air resistance is a special type of frictional force The tension force is the force that is transmitted
that acts upon objects as they travel through the air. through a string, rope, cable or wire when it is pulled
with air or vacuum (no air) tight by forces acting from opposite ends.