Question

What is the difference between applied force and normal force

Answer 1

If someone is pushing a desk across the room then there is an applied force upon acting upon an object

Answer 2

If a person is pushing a desk across the room, then there is an applied force acting upon the object. The applied force is the force exerted on the desk by the person. The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

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