Difference between normal force and reaction force? (1 Viewer)

[Prawnchip]

I've always been confused between the two!

 

[pdang]

The reaction force is always in the opposite direction of the applied force. The normal force is perpendicular to the surface that the object is in contact with.

 

[jyu]

What is the relationship between them?

 

[Prawnchip]

the reaction force is always in the opposite direction of the applied force. The normal force is perpendicular to the surface that the object is in contact with.

thanks

 

[braintic]

It is actually called the normal reaction force. For forces of contact, they are the same thing.

 

[jyu]

It is actually called the normal reaction force. For forces of contact, they are the same thing.

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