Contact And Non Contact Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a force?
A
A push or pull that acts on an object due to the interaction of another object.
They can interact at a distance or by direct contact.
2
Q
What are non contact forces?
A
Forces that can be exerted between objects without them being in contact with each other.
3
Q
What are the three non contact forces?
A
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Charges.
4
Q
What’s a contact force?
A
Forces that can be exerted between objects due to them being in contact.
5
Q
What’s are examples?
A
Normal contact force
Force of friction
Air resistance
Tension
Drag.
