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Friction occurs when two surfaces come in contact and rub against each other. In the case of an object moving on Earth, friction is present due to the interaction between the object and the surface it is moving on. This frictional force opposes the motion of the object, causing it to slow down.
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What is the opposing motion on an object that is moving?
For example, if a car moves on a road, it moves with respect to something - in this case, to the planet Earth. From the point of view of the car, the Earth is moving in the opposite direction. If you were referring to forces, better ask a separate question about forces.
How does gravity affect an object in motion?
it pulls the object towards the earth which kind of slows it down i guess. or is that friction? For an object travelling in the Earths atmosphere, or near to the Earth above the atmosphere, gravity provides a force pulling the object towards the centre of the Earth. Unless the object is travelling fast enough, what is called the escape velocity, this gravity force will ultimately cause the object to fall back to the surface. Friction is something else, the friction with the air in the atmosphere also slows the object, but this force acts in opposition to the direction of motion, not towards the Earths centre. To compute the trajectory of the object you need to take both forces into account.
What happens when a moving object encounters friction?
When a moving object encounters friction, it experiences a force that opposes its motion. This force causes the object to slow down and eventually come to a stop. The amount of friction depends on factors such as the nature of the surfaces in contact and the force with which the object is moving.
If newton's first law of motion is correct why do moving object on earth eventually stop moving?
Moving objects on Earth eventually stop due to friction and other resistive forces acting against their motion. Even though an object in motion tends to stay in motion according to Newton's first law, the presence of frictional forces causes the object to gradually lose kinetic energy and slow down until it eventually stops.
What effect does friction and gravity have on an object?
One effect of friction on an object is the ability to make an object stop when moving such as a car's tires on the road at a stop sign. One effect of gravity is the falling of objects to Earth.
Do things slow down as quickly in outer space as it does on Earth?
Usually not. To slow a moving object down, some force must act on the moving object. On Earth, this force is usually friction. In outer space, there is no significant amount of friction, so moving objects tend to continue moving, unless they are slowed down by OTHER forces, such as gravity.
Describe two forces that can affect an objects velocity?
Friction and Gravity are the two forces that affects an object's velocity. Friction is caused by both air and the surface on which an object is moving. Gravity is caused by Earth.
What is the opposing motion on an object that is moving?
For example, if a car moves on a road, it moves with respect to something - in this case, to the planet Earth. From the point of view of the car, the Earth is moving in the opposite direction. If you were referring to forces, better ask a separate question about forces.
Why do moving objects on earth eventually stop?
due to the fact that another force is opposing its motion .In Earth it is friction
Is the earth when a body is in motion there is always friction to the opposite motion?
Friction.
Can friction slow down an object in the air?
Yes, friction can certainly slow down the movement of an object in air. The molecules in the air impede the progress of a moving object.
Is an object that is not moving relative to Earth a blue shift?
No, an object not moving relative to Earth is not a blue shifted object. With no relative motion, an object will not be subject to Doppler effect and will not red or blue shift. For an object to be blue shifted, the distance between the object and Earth must be decreasing. The object must be closing on Earth or vice versa.
How does gravity affect an object in motion?
it pulls the object towards the earth which kind of slows it down i guess. or is that friction? For an object travelling in the Earths atmosphere, or near to the Earth above the atmosphere, gravity provides a force pulling the object towards the centre of the Earth. Unless the object is travelling fast enough, what is called the escape velocity, this gravity force will ultimately cause the object to fall back to the surface. Friction is something else, the friction with the air in the atmosphere also slows the object, but this force acts in opposition to the direction of motion, not towards the Earths centre. To compute the trajectory of the object you need to take both forces into account.
Why a spacecraft gets hot when entering the earth?
From the friction caused by moving through the earth's atmosphere.
How do balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of an object?
Objects move according to their net force, or the total amount of force acting on them. Balanced forces are just that, balanced. An object with balanced forces will not move because the opposing forces will cancel each other out. However, if there are unbalanced forces, the object will move in accordance with the force that is greater. When moving though, there is always friction. Whether you be underwater, on the ground, or in the air there is always friction on the Earth. (Besides vacuums, of course.) Force is equal to mass x acceleration. With that you can find the forces of the object if you know its mass and acceleration.
What happens when a moving object encounters friction?
When a moving object encounters friction, it experiences a force that opposes its motion. This force causes the object to slow down and eventually come to a stop. The amount of friction depends on factors such as the nature of the surfaces in contact and the force with which the object is moving.
Is it true that the force of friction pulls the moon and earth toward each other?
No, friction is the resistance on a moving object that acts to slow it down, there is no friction in space. Gravity is the force that causes all bodies with mass to attract to each other, this includes the moon and earth. An example of this is the tides, the tides are effected by the pull of the gravity from the moon.
