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What forces (i.e. pushes or pulls) are acting on you right now? Most people can identify the gravitational force down, but there must be something else otherwise you would accelerate down towards the center of the Earth. The other main force on you is called the normal force. It is a force perpendicular to the surface that supports you, like the ground or the seat of your chair. You compress this surface and it acts like a spring, pushing you up.
First Air Date : Aug 15, 2010
Last Air date : Feb 08, 2024
Episode : 43 Episode
Season : 15 Season
Runtime: 15:20 minutes
Studio: YouTube
Cast: Derek Muller
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