IGCSE Physics- Forces and Friction

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  • Created on: 09-02-14 11:56

Forces and Friction 

Forces

1. Gravity or Weight- Always acting downwards 

2. Reaction force- From a surface, usually acting upwards

3. Electrostatic Force- Between two charged objects. The directiondepends on the type of charge (e.g. Opposite cahrges attract, same charges repel) 

4. Thrust ir Push or Pull- Due to an engine or rocket speeding something up

5. Drag or Air resistance or Friction- Slowing something down

6. Lift- Due to an aeroplane wing

7. Tension- In

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