Physics:
The study of matter, energy, and forces
Tension Forces:
A force that occurs when an object is being pulled or stretched. Examples: Swinging, Tug of War, climbing, flying a kite, yo-yo
Compression Forces:
Forces that squeeze or press an object together. Examples: squeezing toothpaste, sitting on a couch, using a hydraulic press
Shear Forces:
Forces that act parallel to the surface of an object or material. Examples: cutting paper, cutting vegetables, using a can opener
Torsion Forces:
A type of force that occurs when you twist or rotate an object around its longitudinal axis. Examples: Wind up Toys, turning a door knob, wringing out water in a towel
Applied Forces:
Forces that are applied externally to an object causing it to deform or accelerate.
Contact Forces:
Forces that arise from physical contact between 2 objects
Non-Contact Forces:
Forces that arise from fields, such as gravity, magnetism, or electric fields.
Friction Forces:
A force that happens when you rub 2 things against each other. Examples: walking, running, writing on paper
Elastic/Spring Forces:
A force exerted by a spring to other elastic material when it is stretched or compressed. Examples: rubber bands, trampolines, pogo stick, slingshot
Plasticity:
Refers to the property of a material which allows it to permanently deform when a force is applied. Examples: Water Bottles, Containers, Electronics
Elasticity:
Refers to the property of a material which allows it to return to its an original shape and size after it has been deformed. Examples: Rubber bands, bungee cords, balloons, trampolines
