Understanding the 4 Main Forces That Cause Acceleration

Discover the four key forces affecting acceleration: Gravity, Friction, Applied Force, and Normal Force.

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Four main forces cause acceleration: Gravity, which pulls objects towards the Earth's center; Friction, the resistance encountered by objects in motion; Applied Force, any push or pull exerted on an object; and Normal Force, the support force exerted upon an object in contact with another stable object. Understanding these helps analyze movement.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What role does gravity play in acceleration? Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the Earth, contributing to acceleration when objects fall.
  2. How does friction affect motion? Friction opposes the motion of objects, slowing them down and affecting acceleration.
  3. What is the applied force? Applied force refers to any external push or pull exerted on an object, influencing its motion.
  4. What is normal force? Normal force is the support force exerted upon an object in contact with another stable object, counteracting gravity.

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