Contact Forces

Question 1

What are examples of contact forces

Answer 1

Friction
Tension
Compression

Question 2

What are contact forces

Answer 2

Forces that exist between objects that are touching each other

Question 3

Explain friction as an example of contact forces

Answer 3

The force that resists (opposes) motion when the surface of one object comes in contact with the surface of water

Question 4

Explain tension as an example of contact forces

Answer 4

The force transmitted through a rope, string, or wire when pulled by forces acting from opposite sides

Question 5

Explain Compression as an example of contact forces

Answer 5

Contact force that pushes or squeezes something into a smaller space