The weight of an object FW is the gravitational force acting downward on the object.
FW = m g
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Tension is the force in a string, chain or tendon that is applied tending to stretch it.
FT
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The normal force on an object that is being supported by a surface is the component of the supporting force that is perpendicular to the surface.
FN
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Kinetic Friction
Ff = mk FN
Static Friction
Ff ms FN
In most cases, mk < ms.
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