Activity 5 Identify the type of contact force exerted
Identify which contact force is exerted in the actions stated below. Only write
hether it is friction, tension or
compression. Give a reason for your answer.
1. The force exerted in the string of beads worn around Anya's neck.

2. Kavi presses onto the plastic tomato sauce bottle to squeeze out the last bit of
tomato sauce onto his fried chips.

3.Thapelo uses soccer boots when playing a soccer match to prevent him from
slipping and falling on the field.

- The string of beads around Anya's neck is being pulled tight by the weight of the beads, creating a force that stretches the string. This stretching force is known as tension.

2. **Compression**

- When Kavi presses onto the plastic tomato sauce bottle to squeeze out the last bit of sauce, he is applying a compressive force. This force squeezes the bottle and decreases its volume to push the sauce out.

3. **Friction**

- Thapelo uses soccer boots with cleats to increase friction between his boots and the ground. This frictional force prevents him from slipping and falling by providing better grip and traction on the field.