Tension Elastic Force Gravity Normal Force Friction Drag

Toward the center of the object being pulled (rope, wire, etc.) Name of Force Symbol Direction Tension Toward the center of the object being pulled (rope, wire, etc.)

Name of Force Symbol Direction Spring Force Toward the center of the object that stretches or away from the center of the object that compresses

Toward the center of mass of the other massive object Name of Force Symbol Direction Gravity or Toward the center of mass of the other massive object

Name of Force Symbol Direction Normal Force or Perpendicular to the surface and from the object exerting the force to the object experiencing it

In a direction that opposes the motion or the possibility of motion Name of Force Symbol Direction Friction or In a direction that opposes the motion or the possibility of motion

In a direction that opposes the motion Name of Force Symbol Direction Drag In a direction that opposes the motion