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What do you call a force that acts on an object but does not cause any movement of the object?

A force that acts on an object, but does not cause any movement (specifically, a change in velocity) of the object, is (by Newton's law) equally and opposite balanced by other forces.


What is the name of the force that occurs when one object rubs against another object?

The force that occurs when one object rubs against another object is called friction. Friction acts in the opposite direction of the motion and opposes the movement of the objects.


What is an downward force of air against a moving object?

An example of downward force of air against a moving object is drag. Drag is the resistance force exerted by air on an object moving through it in the opposite direction. It acts to slow down the object's motion by creating a counterforce against its movement.


What is the force that acts against gravity?

The force that acts against gravity is called the normal force. It is exerted by a surface supporting an object, pushing upwards to prevent the object from falling due to gravity.


What is a force that works against motion?

Friction is a force that works against motion by opposing the movement of an object as it slides along a surface. It acts to slow down or stop the motion of the object.


Which force acts against speed?

Frictional force acts against speed of any object.


Two forces that can hinder momentum?

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object and can hinder its momentum. Air resistance is another force that acts against the movement of an object, reducing its speed and momentum.


What contact force always acts against the direction of movement?

Frictional force always acts against the direction of movement. It opposes the motion between two surfaces that are in contact with each other.


Which type of force acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion?

The force that acts in the opposite direction of an object's motion is called friction. Friction opposes the movement of an object when it is in contact with another object or surface. It acts to slow down or stop the object's motion.


What is the name for a force that opposes the movement of an object in the air?

The force that opposes the movement of an object in the air is called drag. Drag acts in the opposite direction to the object's motion and is caused by air resistance.


What force works against an object traveling horizontally?

The force of friction acts against an object traveling horizontally, opposing its motion and causing it to slow down.


Why is normal force pointing upwards?

The normal force is a reaction force exerted by a surface in response to an object pressing against it. It always acts perpendicular to the surface and opposes the force pushing the object against it. As gravity pulls the object downwards, the normal force acts in the opposite direction, pointing upward to prevent the object from sinking into the surface.