Types of Forces ReviewVersion en ligne Match the type of force to the correct symbol, description, and direction! par Maisa Abu-Mallouh 1 Force of Gravity 2 Normal Force 3 Force of Tension 4 Force Applied 5 Force of Friction 6 Air Resistance Force Fg ALWAYS DOWN The force that gravity pushes down on you, also known as weight Fn Support Force from a surface Perpendicular to the surface FT Force caused by a string, rope, wire, chain, cable...etc In the direction of the pull FA In the direction applied Force caused by someone/something pushing or pulling something Ff Force caused by the contact of two surfaces Opposite to motion, and parallel to the ground Fair Type of Friction force in the air Opposite to the motion of the object