force Flashcards
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1
Q
what is a magnitude
A
the size of a physical quantity
2
Q
what is an example of a vector quantity
A
force
3
Q
what is Non-contact forces
A
Non-contact forces act between two objects that are not physically touching.
4
Q
what is force measured in
A
Newtons
5
Q
what is contact force
A
Contact forces act between two objects that are physically touching.
6
Q
what is force
A
a push or pull that acts on an object
7
Q
what is thrust
A
Thrust is a driving force exerted by an engine to make an object move.
8
Q
what type of force is a magnetic force
A
non contact force
9
Q
what force is tension
A
contact force
10
Q
what type of force is Gravitational force
A
non contact force
