Contact And Non Contact Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What is a force
A
It is a push or pull that acts on an object due to an interaction with another object
(All forces are vector quantities)
2
Q
What is a contact force
A
When two or more objects are physically touching
3
Q
Name all of the contact forces
A
Tension
Friction
Air resistance
4
Q
What is a non contact force
A
When the force acting on the object isn’t in direct contact with the object
5
Q
Give examples of non contact forces
A
Gravitational force
Electrostatic force (pos and neg attract)
Magnetic force
