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The force that makes objects have weight is called gravity. Gravity is the force of attraction between two objects with mass, such as the Earth and objects on its surface, that pulls them toward each other.
Mass is a measure of how much matter is in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that object. Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass, so mass and gravity are related in that gravity acts on objects with mass to create weight.
The force that makes it hard for two moving objects to move is called friction. Friction occurs when two surfaces are in contact and oppose the motion of each other. It depends on the nature of the surfaces in contact and the force pressing them together.
Altitude does not affect weight directly. However, at higher altitudes, the force of gravity decreases slightly, which can make objects feel lighter. This is because gravity is slightly weaker at higher altitudes compared to sea level.
The force that tends to make moving bodies fly away from the center of rotation is called centrifugal force. It is a pseudo-force experienced by objects in a rotating reference frame that appears to push objects outward from the center of rotation.
Heavy objects sink in quicksand because the force exerted by the weight of the object exceeds the buoyant force provided by the quicksand. The quicksand behaves like a non-Newtonian fluid, which increases viscosity with applied force. As the heavy object pushes down on the quicksand, it causes it to become more fluid-like, allowing the object to sink in.