Question

State the direction of the named force acting on the object 1. The force of gravity exerts on a falling leaf. 2. A hockey stick experiences friction on rough ground as it slides northward. 3. The force of wind acting on a cyclist who is cycling eastward. 4. What do you mean by contact force.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1.  downwards

2. southwards

3. westwards

4. contact force refers to a force which acts on a body on coming in contact with it. ex. push , pull, frictional force, etc...