Question

Why is the support force on an object often called the normal force? Why is the support force on an object often called the normal force? Normal means parallel to. Normal means at right angles to the surface. Normal means equal and opposite to the gravity force. Normal means it is always there.

Answer 1

Answer:

Normal means at right angles to the surface.

Explanation:

Normal is another term for right angle, you will typically hear the normal force being perpendicular to the surface.