Physics unit 2 forces

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Forces are measured in...
newtons
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A contact force is when objects are in contact with one another and there will be...
a force between them
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If object A pushes on object B...
onject B will push back on object A
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Friction is a force that acts when...
two surfaces rub past one another
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Friction is a resistive force, meaning it acts...
against the motion which caused it
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Friction can waste energy by transferring it to...
heat energy
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It allows a spinning whell to push a vehicle...
forwards
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It also allowes breakes to stop a vehicle and prevents...
wheel-spin and slipping
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Slipping is more likely on icy roads because...
the surface has little friction
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Card 2

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a force between them

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A contact force is when objects are in contact with one another and there will be...

Card 3

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onject B will push back on object A

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Card 4

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two surfaces rub past one another

Back

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Card 5

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against the motion which caused it

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