Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Newton’s laws.
The force exerted by a surface on an object in contact with it, acting perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the surface.
Normal contact force appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Forces, especially Newton’s laws and Equilibrium.
Forces
Newton’s laws • Equilibrium
Forces
Newton’s laws • Resultant forces
Forces
Newton’s laws • Terminal velocity
Forces
Newton’s laws • Resolution of forces
Forces
Newton’s laws • Forces as vectors
Forces
Newton’s laws • Pairs of forces
Forces
Newton’s laws • Newton’s third law
Forces
Newton’s laws • Interactions
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