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Normal force is the force of a surface acting on an object( the normal force is perpendicular to the plane of contact). This force is directly related to the force of gravity, as the third law of newton state that when a force is applied to an object it will react with an equal force in the opposite direction. So when an object is placed on a surface, the force of gravity is acting on it (pulling it down), but the is object remain in place due to the normal force (which is pulling up on the object). In addition, a change to the force of gravity will result in the same change to the force of normal, to allow an object to remain stationary.
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Why is the support force on an object called the normal force?
The support force on an object is called the normal force because it is a force "normal" to the object. "Normal" in this sense means perpendicular.
What kinds of forces can act on an object?
Normal force can act on an object
Definition of normal force?
Normal Force- this is the support force exerted on an object in contact with another stable object.
What is normal reaction?
the force that a solid surface exerts on any object in normal direction is called the normal force
Is normal force supplied by the strength of the surface?
A normal force is a force perpendicular to something - for example, to a surface. This force can be supplied by just about anything; in many cases by gravity.A normal force is a force perpendicular to something - for example, to a surface. This force can be supplied by just about anything; in many cases by gravity.A normal force is a force perpendicular to something - for example, to a surface. This force can be supplied by just about anything; in many cases by gravity.A normal force is a force perpendicular to something - for example, to a surface. This force can be supplied by just about anything; in many cases by gravity.
What is force on an object when its acceleration is normal force?
force of acceleration
What relationship exists between the static frictional force and the normal force on an object?
Normal Force is the Gradient of the Gravitational Scalar Energy,Normal Force = - Del GmM/r.Gravitational Force is GmM/r^2 and is a Scalar force. Normal Force is RGmM/r^3 where R is the radial vector.
Which way does normal force act?
The normal force acts perpendicular to a body and in the downward direction.
What type of force is normal force?
In Physics, "normal" force means force that's perpendicular to something, usually to a surface.In that usage, 'normal' does not mean ordinary, typical, usual, familiar, etc.
What force do chairs have?
Force of its weight, normal reaction force to its weight.
What is the relationship between downward force and upward force?
Normal Force
What force acts against the gravitational force that is in the upward direction?
In physics, there is a force that is called the normal force. This is the force that comes from a surface pushing up on an object. If the surface is level, the normal force is the exact same magnitude as the gravitational force, but straight up. The normal force is always perpendicular to a surface. Hope this helps!
