Physical Education A-Level
Normal contact force
What Normal contact force means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Normal contact force
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The force between the moving body and the surface, which downward lift increases.
Topics that use Normal contact force
- Fluid mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Aerofoil and lift
- Aerofoil shape and lift
- Downward lift
- Drag increase
- Drag reduction
- Factors affecting magnitude
- Lift
- Pressure differences
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