Forces

Force
A force is a push or a pull

Effects of forces
• An object at rest can start to move
• A moving object can speed up, slow down or change direction
• Stop a moving object
• Change the shape of an object

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 Frictional Force
Frictional Force is the force that opposes motion when two
surfaces are in contact
Direction of motion

Friction • Friction generates heat

• Friction slows down moving object

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 Frictional Force
Useful Problem

• Help us to slow down or stop • Causes wear and tear

moving object • Overheat
• Help us to grip and prevent the • Moving object slow down
object from slipping or stop unnecessarily

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 Ways to reduce friction
1. Add lubricant 2. Add wheels
• Reduces friction between • Reduces surface in contact
surfaces with the ground and thus
friction

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 Elastic Spring Force
Elastic Spring Force is exerted by a spring (elastic) when the
spring is compressed or stressed

Normal Length

Compressed

Stretched

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 Gravitational Force
Gravitational Force or gravity is the force of attraction
between objects which can act from a distance

Always act downwards

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 Weight & Mass
Weight is the amount of gravity force acting on it
• Changes from place to place e.g on the Moon

Mass is the amount of matter in an object

• Mass is always the same

Spring Balance – Measure weight of an object

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 Magnetic Force
Like poles repel and unlike poles attract

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 REFERENCES
1. https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/science/forces-and-motion/what-is-force/
2. http://www.railsystem.net/rail-wheel-lubrication/
3. https://www.directindustry.com/prod/lesjoefors/product-14154-1662383.html
4. https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Balance-0-1000g-10N/dp/B00TYX65S0

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