Alloy: alloy, metallic substance composed of two or more elements, as either a compound or a solution. The components of alloys are ordinarily themselves metals, though carbon, a nonmetal, is an essential constituent of steel. ... See also amalgam; ferroalloy; intermetallic compound
Ceramic: A ceramic is any of the various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing an inorganic, nonmetallic material, such as clay, at a high temperature. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain, and brick.
Synthetic polymer: Synthetic polymers are derived from petroleum oil, and made by scientists and engineers. Examples of synthetic polymers include nylon, polyethylene, polyester, Teflon, and epoxy. ... Vulcanized rubber is a synthetic (man-made) polymer, while pectin is an example of a natural polymer
Action-at-a-Distance Forces. Frictional Force. Gravitational Force. Tension Force ... The force of gravity on earth is always equal to the weight of the object as ... The friction force is the force exerted by a surface as an object moves across it or ... The force of air resistance is often observed to oppose the motion of an object.
