Science Common Sense

1137 - What are the different forms of force?

There are several forms of force. Here are the main ones:

1. Friction: a force that opposes movement (e.g., when you try to slide a book on a table).
2. Gravity: a force that pulls objects towards each other (e.g., the Earth's gravity pulls you down).
3. Normal Force: a force that pushes objects away (e.g., when you sit on a chair, the chair pushes you up).
4. Tension Force: a force that pulls objects together (e.g., when you pull a rope or stretch a rubber band).
5. Air Resistance: a force that opposes movement through the air (e.g., when you throw a ball and it slows down).
6. Magnetic Force: a force between magnets that can attract or repel each other.

These forces help explain how things move, stop, or change direction.