AP Physics 1

study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Horizontal Force

from class:

AP Physics 1

Definition

A horizontal force refers to any external push or pull applied parallel to a surface. It can cause an object initially at rest on a surface with nonzero coefficients of static or kinetic friction to start moving or continue moving at constant speed, respectively.

"Horizontal Force" also found in:

Practice Questions (2)

A box with a weight of 100 N is at rest on a rough surface. µk = 0.2 and µs = 0.4. How much horizontal force will move the box?
A 2 kg box rests on a horizontal surface, and a horizontal force of 10 N is applied to it. If the box starts from rest and moves a distance of 4 meters, what is the final velocity of the box?

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

Back

Practice QuizGlossary

Practice Quiz Guides

study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Horizontal Force

from class:

AP Physics 1

Definition

"Horizontal Force" also found in:

Practice Questions (2)

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

Back

Next

study guides for every class

that actually explain what's on your next test

Horizontal Force

from class:

AP Physics 1

Definition

Related terms

"Horizontal Force" also found in:

Practice Questions (2)

© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.

AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.

Back

Next