Air resistance force, also known as drag, is a type of frictional force that opposes the motion of an object through air. It depends on factors such as speed, shape, and surface area of the object.
Have you ever stuck your hand out of a moving car window? The air resistance force is like the pushback you feel on your hand as it tries to move forward through the air.
Buoyant Force: Buoyant force is an upward force exerted by a fluid (liquid or gas) that opposes the weight of an immersed object.
Centripetal Force: Centripetal force is a center-directed net inward force that keeps objects moving in circular paths.
Elastic Force: Elastic forces are forces exerted by elastic materials (like springs) that restore them to their original shape after being deformed.
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