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AP Physics 1
The normal force is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it. It acts perpendicular to the surface.
The force with which gravity pulls an object towards the center of the Earth.
Frictional Force: The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
Contact Force: Forces that act when two objects physically touch each other, such as pushing or pulling.