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Forces are given many names, such as push, pull, thrust, and weight. Traditionally, forces have been grouped into several categories and given names relating to their source, how they are transmitted, or their effects. Several of these categories are discussed in this section, together with some interesting applications. Further examples of forces are discussed later in this text. A catalog of forces will be useful for reference as we solve various problems involving force and motion. These forces include normal force, tension, friction, and spring force. Weight (also called the force of gravity) is a pervasive force that acts at all times and must be counteracted to keep an object from falling. You must support the weight of a heavy object by pushing up on it when you hold it stationary, as illustrated in Figure 5.21(a). But how do inanimate objects like a table support the weight of a mass placed on them, such as shown in Figure 5.21(b)? When the bag of dog food is placed on the tabl

5.6 Common Forces - University Physics Volume 1 | OpenStax Skip to Content Go to accessibility page Keyboard shortcuts menu University Physics Volume 1 5.6 Common Forces University Physics Volume 1 5.6 Common Forces Contents Highlights Print Close 5.6 Common Forces By the end of this section, you will be able to: Define normal and tension forces Distinguish between real and fictitious forces Apply Newton’s laws of motion to solve problems involving a variety of forces Forces are given many names, such as push, pull, thrust, and weight. Traditionally, forces have been grouped into several categ

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