The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
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FORCE
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A push or a pull that results from interaction of bodies
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newton {N}
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SI unit of force
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TENSION
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The pull or compression of a string or spring at both of its ends
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COMPRESSION FORCES
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Forces that compress bodies
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ELASTIC MATERIALS
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Materials that can be compressed or extended without breaking
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UPTHRUST
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An upward force acting on an object immersed in a liquid or gas. [NOT SOLID]
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COHESIVE
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Forces of attraction btwn molecules of the same kind
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ADHESIVE
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Forces of attraction btwn molecules of the same kind
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CONCAVE
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Hollowed out or rounded inward
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CONVEX
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Curved or rounded outward
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FRICTION
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The force that opposes relative motion btwn two surfaces in contact with each other
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VISCIOUS DRAG / VISCOSITY
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Opposing / Frictional force involving a fluid. It limits the speed with which a body can move in a liquid
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MAGNETIC
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The force that causes either attraction or repulsion by a magnet
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ELECTROSTATIC
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The force of attraction or repulsion due to static changes
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CENTRIPETAL
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A force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed around the object which the body is moving
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SURFACE TENSION
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The property of a liquid's surface that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules
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ACTION & REACTION
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A force is a push or a pull that acts upon an object as a results of its interaction with another object. The push and the pull act in opposite directions; Action & Reaction forces which are equal & opposite
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GRAVITY
The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
FORCE
A push or a pull that results from interaction of bodies
newton {N}
SI unit of force
TENSION
The pull or compression of a string or spring at both of its ends
COMPRESSION FORCES
Forces that compress bodies
ELASTIC MATERIALS
Materials that can be compressed or extended without breaking
UPTHRUST
An upward force acting on an object immersed in a liquid or gas. [NOT SOLID]
COHESIVE
Forces of attraction btwn molecules of the same kind
ADHESIVE
Forces of attraction btwn molecules of the same kind
CONCAVE
Hollowed out or rounded inward
CONVEX
Curved or rounded outward
FRICTION
The force that opposes relative motion btwn two surfaces in contact with each other
VISCIOUS DRAG / VISCOSITY
Opposing / Frictional force involving a fluid. It limits the speed with which a body can move in a liquid
MAGNETIC
The force that causes either attraction or repulsion by a magnet
ELECTROSTATIC
The force of attraction or repulsion due to static changes
CENTRIPETAL
A force that acts on a body moving in a circular path and is directed around the object which the body is moving
SURFACE TENSION
The property of a liquid's surface that allows it to resist an external force, due to the cohesive nature of its molecules
ACTION & REACTION
A force is a push or a pull that acts upon an object as a results of its interaction with another object. The push and the pull act in opposite directions; Action & Reaction forces which are equal & opposite